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project_27581 - Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

22 Apr 2025 at 11:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England, conducted a procurement process titled "project_27581 - Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air," classified under the CPV code for tablet computers. The procurement, focusing on goods, utilised a selective method described as a catalogue purchase. The tender process culminated in an award on 28th March 2025, with the contract period running from 28th March 2025 to 27th April 2025. Delivery for this contract was slated for the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender had previously closed on 20th March 2025, and an award notice was published on 22nd April 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and distribution of electronic devices, particularly those that can competitively provide tablet computers within the specified timeframe. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly suitable for this procurement, highlighting an inclusive opportunity for smaller businesses to secure government contracts. The supplier awarded the contract was Digital Devices, illustrating the potential for SMEs in the digital device industry to partner with prominent governmental departments such as the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_27581 - Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air

Notice Description

Provision of 10.9-inch iPad Air's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-849b57d1-d5ae-4adf-b8e6-6fe3bcaa7b3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc14c87e-95d8-46d1-83fd-3223adfbd91b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Apr 2025 30 days
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL DEVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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