Award

Supply of end user devices; tablets, surface devices and peripherals

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 Apr 2021 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involved a tender for the supply of end user devices, specifically a mix of tablets, laptops, and peripherals, totalling £2,416,922.75. The procurement was classified under the goods category, with a focus on office and computing machinery, and the contract was awarded on 11th February 2021. The delivery regions included North East, North West, West Midlands, and London. The overall procurement method followed was selective, implemented through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 11th February 2021 to 11th February 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in supplying technological devices and related services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in hardware provision and are equipped to handle large supply orders would be well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract to XMA Limited serves as a precedent for contractors looking to engage with educational departments, highlighting the potential for future collaborations within the public sector education industry.

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Notice Title

Supply of end user devices; tablets, surface devices and peripherals

Notice Description

DfE hardware restock/device refresh for end user compute team; mix of laptops and surface devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50a3375b-e74f-4239-a0f6-ab1515a15109
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85a7ac-b68c-493e-be14-362bf9829e8a
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
SME
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
£2,416,922 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,416,922 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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