Award

Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

11 Mar 2021 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to provide support through its "Get Help With Technology" programme by awarding a contract titled "Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy." This procurement, which falls under the industry category of personal computers (CPV code 30213000), was initiated via a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has reached the Award stage, with the contract value set at approximately £31.9 million, and key dates include the contract period from 12th February 2021 to 11th February 2022. The delivery of 156,088 devices is expected by 14th March 2021 and will serve various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technology supply, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in personal computing devices. Companies able to meet the requirements for delivering large quantities of hardware within tight timelines will find this contract suitable for growth. As a key supplier, businesses can enhance their profile and engage further with public sector contracts, potentially leading to more partnership opportunities with government departments and beyond.

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Notice Title

Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy

Notice Description

Contract to support the Department for Education's Get Help With Technology programme. This contract is for the purchase of 156,088 devices to be delivered to DFE by 14th March 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1f96e-e7fe-453d-8ad7-b0d29b8c0657
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
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
£31,911,101 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,911,101 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Ollie Shortt
Contact Email
ollie.shortt@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

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