--- title: "Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-27" --- # Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council. Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd1ac18e-c2c4-4556-ba61-d91eb1097538.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for the Supply of Laptops." This initiative seeks to identify suitable suppliers for a refresh of laptops over a projected period of three to four years, with a minimum requirement of 800 devices annually. The engagement period concludes on 11th August 2021, and the procurement falls under the category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies," with an estimated budget of £600,000. The tender represents a manufacturer-neutral approach and aims to establish a strategic supply partnership to assist with both the supply and management of the devices. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in hardware supply and IT services. Suppliers capable of navigating global supply chain challenges and offering integrated solutions, including delivery to multiple locations, are especially well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as the process is designed to be inclusive of such businesses, facilitating their growth by allowing them to engage in a substantial public sector contract. Companies with expertise in device management and related technical support services will find this tender particularly relevant. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are conducting a soft market testing exercise to identify information relating to the requirement of a supply of laptops for a complete refresh that is expected to take place for a period of three to four years. The procurement will be manufacturer neutral, and the Councils will be asking for any existing deal registrations to be removed before going to market. We are looking for a solution that will: * Create a strategic supply partnership that will work with the council to support the refresh of laptops and related devices * Provide product and market knowledge to help navigate the issues with the global supply chain * Help utilise solutions such like Autopilot and V-pro to aid the rollout and management of devices * We would look to be purchasing a minimum of 800 devices a year but would need the supplier to provide storage and delayed warranties where appropriate * Distribution of devices will be to multiple locations with the potential of direct delivery to personal residences. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66d35bf-646e-4dac-b76b-c60a06930eee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2021 at 12:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66d35bf-646e-4dac-b76b-c60a06930eee - 27 Jul 2021 at 12:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da631f2-44f6-4ab8-91c7-ba0ff3bde493 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66d35bf-646e-4dac-b76b-c60a06930eee 27th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da631f2-44f6-4ab8-91c7-ba0ff3bde493 27th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eb66d8ae-c3ee-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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