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Electronic Point Of Sale Solution

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority

In brief

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for suppliers for office supplies and IT and software work (South West).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 1pm, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by: 1pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality Score 30% · Presentation 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Proactis E Portal

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2033.

What the notice says

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 up to approx 30 sites across the Council's estate specifically those related to commercial activities.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 26 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before 1pm, Friday 16 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092132-2026
30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092610-2026

About the buyer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

148

Awards

104

All tenders and awards from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

From notice 092132-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026, last updated 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.