Award

MacBooks x 50 (con_30668)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the supply of 50 MacBooks to enhance their business-as-usual stock. This contract involves the delivery of portable computers across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, amongst others. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process involved a selective procurement method. The contract award, valued at £55,935, was made to VOHKUS LIMITED, with the procurement classified under goods. The award stage began on 29 January 2026 and concluded on 6 February 2026, with the award notice published on 6 March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and computer hardware supply. As the Department for Education is a prominent buyer, participation in such tenders can enhance business profiles and lead to further opportunities within the public sector. Companies like VOHKUS LIMITED, already operating at the SME scale, are well-positioned to leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence and gain credibility in government procurement circles. Such tenders offer significant expansion potential for SMEs equipped to meet logistics and supply demands across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

MacBooks x 50 (con_30668)

Notice Description

50 x MacBooks to top up BAU stock

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a12aef74-fa29-4034-9319-4c0ed4b5f432
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece09ec0-4957-4aa8-b937-908becf39980
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,935 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 30 days
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOHKUS

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