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31 Mar 2022 at 15:38

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17 Nov 2021 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Department for Education, has completed the procurement process titled "DFE Procurement Of Devices For Remote Learning And Schools", which falls under the hardware industry category. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £73 million. The contract period spanned from 4th October 2021 to 31st March 2022. Although the tender period ended on 3rd August 2021, this summary highlights the significance of the procurement for suppliers in the specified sectors.

This contracting opportunity primarily benefits large technology firms, particularly those specialising in providing hardware solutions for education and remote learning. Businesses with the capacity to supply large volumes of hardware, such as laptops and tablets, would be well-suited to pursue contracts in similar future tenders. The results from this procurement signify potential opportunities for growth in the education technology sector, particularly as schools continue to adapt to digital modes of learning.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DFE Procurement Of Devices For Remote Learning And Schools

Notice Description

DFE Procurement Of Devices For Remote Learning And Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e25c572-0678-4bc4-be54-a33a35e112e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322b4685-e6e7-479d-907f-ee147654ba06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
L
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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