--- title: "Electronic Point of Sale Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059b19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-31" --- # Electronic Point of Sale Solution Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059b19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b19.json) ## Summary Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is inviting bids through an open competitive tender process for an "Electronic Point of Sale Solution." This procurement falls under the category of "Computer equipment and supplies" and "Point of sale (POS) software package," with applications across more than 30 sites related to commercial activities within the Council's estate. Located in Bournemouth, the procurement is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for the tender period on 21 November 2025. Bidders should express their interest before the enquiry period concludes on 14 November 2025. The procurement method deploys a competitive flexible procedure, allowing for an accelerated two-stage tender process due to urgency. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, earmarked with a budget of £395,175.36 (net of VAT), aiming to establish a direct award framework with a single supplier. Businesses providing integrated electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems that include both hardware and software and are capable of scaling across multiple sites are particularly well-suited for this project. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria, providing an opportunity to secure a contract that runs from January 2026 to January 2030, aiding growth by integrating with the Council’s operations and enhancing service delivery efficiency. ## Notice The Council aims to enhance its Electronic Point of Sale capabilities with a single, integrated system. This will drive operational efficiency through a single system-based process for all sites, automate the income reconciliation process and simplify the process of maintaining PCI DSS compliance. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision, installation, and commissioning of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) hardware and the associated software solution. The hardware and software will be utilised in over 30 sites across the Council's estate specifically those related to commercial activities. ### Planning Information All PME documents must be submitted via the https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by 30/09/2025. Late submissions may not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please email Procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk If you are unable to submit via the eTendering portal you may instead send via email to: Procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk The Council may wish to follow-up with some suppliers to clarify some of the information they have provided. The findings of the preliminary market engagement will factor into the upcoming tender. Link to advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14234c48-e692-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £395,175 | | Lots value | £395,175 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL | | Locality | BOURNEMOUTH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH2 6DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package ## Release History - 31 Oct 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 12:41 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068216-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 10:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056886-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 10:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056877-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2025 31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068216-2025 24th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056886-2025 16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056877-2025 16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=6cca84bf-33b6-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True All documentation for this opportunity is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . Any expressions of interest must be made through this portal unless otherwise instructed. You will need to register on the site to submit a bid. Registering is free of charge. ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14234c48-e692-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059b19. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b19.json.