--- title: "0946EVPTED - Workspaces" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-20" --- # 0946EVPTED - Workspaces Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf00.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently inviting bids for their procurement project titled "0946EVPTED - Workspaces". This initiative is classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and focuses on fulfilling the requirements for Internet pipelines, software, hardware, and their associated support and maintenance. The procurement is divided into three lots, covering different areas such as Internet pipelines, network support, and cloud-based telephony systems. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions open until 12:00 BST on the 24th of August, 2026. The open procedure method is being employed, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process, with the relevant services to be delivered within the Leicester region. This tender presents significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in software systems and infrastructure services, to expand their portfolios by collaborating on large-scale, public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for the individual lots. Each lot has clearly defined award criteria, including a mix of price and quality considerations, allowing businesses to showcase their competitive edge in different areas. With the flexibility to bid for multiple or individual lots depending on capacity, businesses can leverage their specialised skills effectively to secure contracts that align with their growth objectives. The potential for contract renewal and options for additional purchases further underscores the strategic long-term value of participating in this tender. ## Notice This procurement opportunity spans 3 lots and is designed to fulfil the requirements for Internet pipelines, software, hardware and other equipment as well as the associated support and maintenance. ### Lot Information Internet Pipelines Provision of Internet Pipelines Renewal: Total 5 year contract with an initial 2 year period with option to extend a further 3 years in 12 month increments. Network support and maintenance and existing infrastructure, hardware and software Provision of Network support and maintenance and existing infrastructure, hardware and software Options: This Lot includes the option to purchase additional licenses listed in Appendix B (page 4-5) when needed. Renewal: Total 5 year contract with an initial 2 year period with option to extend a further 3 years in 12 month increments. Cloud based telephony system and support for existing hardware and software Provision of Cloud based telephony system and support for existing hardware and software Renewal: Total 5 year contract with an initial 2 year period with option to extend a further 3 years in 12 month increments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2026 - 20 Jul 2026 at 13:49 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068315-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2026 20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068315-2026 20th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46b63860-4484-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46b63860-4484-f111-813c-005056b64545(Proactisadvert) - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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