Award

Hardware - Education & Pupil Devices

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 May 2020 at 13:29

AwardUpdate

01 May 2020 at 15:16

Award

30 Apr 2020 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England has completed a procurement process for the supply of laptops and tablets under the project titled "Hardware - Education & Pupil Devices." This initiative, with a total contract value of £60,000,000, aims to provide devices to disadvantaged children, enabling them to access remote education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract period commenced on 19 April 2020 and will continue until 18 April 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure, as permitted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with the tender period officially closing on 12 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those focused on supplying educational equipment and services. Companies capable of delivering large quantities of computing devices are well-suited to compete, and those that can demonstrate swift delivery capabilities will have an advantage, given the urgency of meeting educational needs amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. As this contract facilitates essential access to educational resources, it also aligns with the broader mission to support vulnerable groups, making it an appealing project for socially responsible firms.

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Notice Title

Hardware - Education & Pupil Devices

Notice Description

The contract relates to the provision of laptops and tablets in order to meet Department for Education's requirement for disadvantaged children across England to receive devices as part of an initiative to make remote education and social care services accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Devices will be ordered for children who are preparing for exams (Year 10), who are care leavers, and who receive support from a social worker. Additional information: The COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for the supply of the services described above. The urgency arises out of the specific and unique prevailing circumstances in relation to, and caused by, the outbreak, including the need to secure the delivery of access to educational resources and communication with social workers and carers as soon as possible given the impact of the extended lockdown period and closure of schools on certain groups of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. This does not give the Department for Education sufficient time to comply with the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation for this procurement. Accordingly, the Department for Education used the negotiated procedure without prior publication permitted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (regulation 32(2)(c)) in respect of this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9047eeb-be82-4506-8a97-448ff0d73cfe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2020 - 18 Apr 2021 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
David Sibbet
Contact Email
david.sibbet@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07443292330

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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