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CA15957 - Bedford College - High Spec PC

BEDFORD COLLEGE

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24 Jun 2025 at 08:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bedford College to acquire 239 high-specification desktop PCs has reached the award stage, with the contract being granted to VeryPC Ltd. Located in Bedford, England, Bedford College aims to enhance the learning environment in their IT suites through this acquisition. The procurement falls under the 'Computer supplies' industry category and was undertaken through an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period's end on 9th June 2025 and the contract period from 1st July to 15th August 2025. The total award value is £208,331.52.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer supplies, particularly those focused on high-performance technical solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their agility and innovation capability, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. There is potential for business growth by forming partnerships with educational institutions like Bedford College, which are continually upgrading their technological infrastructure to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15957 - Bedford College - High Spec PC

Notice Description

The Bedford College is looking to engage with a supplier to provide 239 High Specification desktop PCs to replace the existing solutions in place in a number of IT suites to improve the student experience. This is to include delivery of the devices to the designated room. The College is also investigating options for direct to desk delivery of these devices, provided it is financially beneficial to the College to do so. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15957. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15957 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b61269d4-40f5-46f0-af58-56910f095f65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0552b50c-72ea-4038-8c63-13be31b40f34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,331 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERYPC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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