How to win: Electronic Point Of Sale Solution

About this contract

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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £400,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 27 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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