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The Supply of Surface Laptop Devices

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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27 Jul 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has awarded a contract for the supply of Surface Laptop Devices, marking the conclusion of this procurement process. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework. XMA Limited was awarded the contract valued at £272,924, with the delivery expected to support up to 200 new starters scheduled for September 2026. The procurement process falls under the goods category with a focus on personal computers, specifically targeting the region of England in the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 31st July 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions and those capable of providing large quantities of computing devices within a tight timeframe. Although the procurement method was selective, participation in similar frameworks could present opportunities for other suppliers to engage in future competitions of this nature. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality personal computers efficiently could benefit significantly from such contracts, particularly within the educational sector where technology demands are constantly evolving.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Surface Laptop Devices

Notice Description

Ofsted had an urgent requirement to purchase up to 200 laptops to support new starters joining Ofsted from September 2026. A mini-competition was run between all suppliers on the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ac85f91-5f3a-4d1f-9b09-c8ec9fd7c441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a97bc4-04dc-47bc-9cdf-698558080d55
Current Stage
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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
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

30213000 - Personal computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,924 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,924 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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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