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50 x Microsoft Surface Pros

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2020 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process for 50 Microsoft Surface Pro devices, totalling £30,324.15. This urgent tender, classified under the Computer-related equipment category, was initiated in response to the increased demand for electronic devices due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 18 February 2020 and the contract period spanning from 20 to 21 February 2020. The delivery is to be made to various addresses across England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those that specialise in computer hardware and electronic devices. Suppliers capable of providing quality computer-related equipment swiftly and at scale would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders, particularly given the urgent nature of public sector requirements in times of crisis. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities here as this contract is noted for its openness to SMEs, allowing for a competitive environment that can foster growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

50 x Microsoft Surface Pros

Notice Description

In preparation for the imminent UK lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Pandemic, LCC purchased 50 Microsoft Surface Pro, keyboard & Monitors to ensure its employees could work from home and remotely to provide critical and front-line services. This procurement was urgent due to the pandemic increasing demand for EUDs and supply being limited and potentially affected as manufacturing takes place in China.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a24d488b-c6f0-47c3-aae8-aaacea39ef29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa310e4b-06e3-495a-9827-6b780af04617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,324 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,324 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 21 Feb 2020 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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