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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Howard Partnership Trust has successfully completed its procurement process for the framework agreement titled "CA18026 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement," which falls under the computer supplies industry category. This process, conducted through an open procedure, aimed to deliver desktops and laptops to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award, valued at £269,887.65, was announced on 15th June 2026, following the tender closing on 14th June 2026. The contract period spans from 15th June to 23rd July 2026, aligning with the buyer's location in Effingham, England.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT hardware, as it opens avenues to supply to a diverse geographical market. Companies like Softcat PLC, a supplier in this agreement, exemplify the calibre suitable for such frameworks. Businesses, especially those classified as SMEs, can leverage the open procedure to engage in competitions where price and quality are evaluated at 80% and 20% respectively, fostering growth and expanding their market presence within and beyond the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18026 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Desktops & Laptops THPT Delivery 23/07/2026 Further Comp Calculator evaluation 80% Price 20% Quality To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18026. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18026 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9805e277-35d7-492e-9d1c-fe62c94d7144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65a68dc-4a73-47b8-9e2f-3d4afea5214a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,887 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EFFINGHAM
Postcode
KT24 5JR
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Effingham
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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