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Laptop purchase - Jan 2026

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) conducted a procurement process for the urgent acquisition of 105 laptops to meet the needs of new staff members joining in March 2026. The purchase, titled "Laptop purchase - Jan 2026," falls under the hardware industry category with the CPV classification of 44316400. Located in England, the process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £156,992.22, was awarded to XMA Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 17 February 2026. The tender, now at the award update stage, had its tender period concluded on 11 February 2026, with the contract period running from 23 February 2026 to 22 March 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, especially those that can cater to urgent and bulk requirements. SMEs might find this an enticing opportunity due to the suitability criteria, although the award was made to a large company. Businesses involved in framework agreements are particularly well-positioned to compete for such tenders, given the procurement method. This contract offers growth potential for suppliers who can provide quality technology solutions promptly, ensuring the fulfilment of institutional requirements within tight deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laptop purchase - Jan 2026

Notice Description

Urgent requirement to purchase 105 laptops which are needed in for new starters joining Ofsted in March 2026. The specified model of laptops: 100 x Surface Laptop 7 i5, 16Gb RAM and 256Gb hard drive 5 x Surface Pro devices (13inch, i5 processor) *additional 52 laptop Surface Laptop 7 purchased March 2026*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66c02fbe-4303-4b98-816c-8fb47a08f05d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd76b69-c9fc-4dae-8d75-0c9e2e8d8155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,992 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,992 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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