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IT Hardware

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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22 Jul 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

St Helens College, located in England, has completed a procurement process to acquire 38 high specification PCs specifically for their media room to support students' curriculum requirements. This procurement falls under the industry category of ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment, classified as "Computer screens and consoles". The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, and the process concluded with the active awarding of the contract on 15th June 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with the call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery is to be made within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 11th June 2026. The contract's total value is £31,943.14 GBP.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply and services, particularly those capable of delivering high-specification equipment compatible with educational environments. Although this specific procurement did not have SME or VCSE suitability requirements, large-scale companies like V.I.P Computer Centre Limited, the awarded supplier, can significantly benefit from participating in such tenders. By providing education-focused IT solutions, businesses can establish partnerships with educational institutions, which are vital sectors for ongoing procurement opportunities in the technology field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

St Helens College required 38 High Specification PC 's for their Media room to support Students in their curriculum requirements ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment | CPC Lot 1- CPC /JE/01/2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c9ac194-888e-459f-85fc-cf3c39e0d9b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa250b63-a073-4e5c-8110-9c601e15bc94
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

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,943 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,943 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 24 hours
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
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V.I.P COMPUTER CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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