Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Dell Corporation Ltd
- Value
- £474,978
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Office & computing equipment · Computer equipment and supplies (CPV 30200000)
- Region
- Wales
- Official notice
- 055650-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date20 Jan 2026
- Published12 Jun 2026Published 143 days after the contract date
Description
Due to the project-specific nature of the task, D&HI department are looking to directly award a contract to Dell for the replacement of legacy mobile working devices within Mental Health and Community services. This procurement is being conducted under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), specifically Lot 2 - Hardware, which covers end-user devices and associated services. The RM6098 framework permits direct award where it is deemed appropriate for the requirement, provided internal governance and value-for-money checks were completed. Additional information: This procurement ensures timely delivery, operational compatibility, and readiness for future digital enablement under the Connecting Care Programme, while delivering significant financial benefits. The decision aligns with CCS guidance on achieving best value through direct award, supported by benchmarking and governance, and demonstrates prudent use of allocated ca…
About the supplier
Dell Corporation Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02081369).