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Provision of Laptops March 2025

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), located in Manchester, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Laptops March 2025" under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies (CPV code: 30200000). This tender, with a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement, involves the supply of 300 Surface Laptop 7 devices and 50 Lenovo clamshell devices. The contract, valued at £405,701, runs from 12th March 2025 to 11th September 2025, with key dates including the tender deadline on 5th March 2025 and the award date on 7th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and supplies. Large enterprises, particularly those capable of fulfilling significant orders, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies like XMA Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, can benefit from establishing strong ties with public sector clients, thereby expanding their market presence and reinforcing their credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laptops March 2025

Notice Description

Provision of: 300 Surface Laptop 7 devices 50 Lenovo clamshell devices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c4bfde9-dd94-4ad8-91b7-30317294642c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8702d51f-88c1-4cfe-a043-1b9b497e0ade
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,701 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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