---
title: "CISCO Core"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0557b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-02"
---

# CISCO Core

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0557b6

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "CISCO Core" refresh, with SOFTCAT PLC being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and was executed using a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the awarding decision made on 2nd July 2025. The contract, valued at £104,259.62, will run from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2030. The procurement is classified as goods and is intended for delivery in the UKC12 region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in technology infrastructure and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive services within the public sector. Businesses like SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale entity with a strong presence in IT and telecommunications, could benefit from such contracts. Companies interested in public sector procurement should consider enhancing their offerings in software and information systems to capitalize on similar opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of our CISCO Core Refresh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036863-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,259 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036863-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036863-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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