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Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Mar 2021 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process titled "Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy," aimed at acquiring 45,000 personal computers as part of its technology support programme. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total contract value of £10,123,192 and was initiated with a tender period that ended on 26th January 2021. The contract was awarded on 29th January 2021 and will be active until 9th February 2022, with delivery of the devices required by 14th March 2021. The location of contract execution includes various territories, notably the United Kingdom and other regions.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of technology, particularly those that are SMEs, as the buying organisation remains open to sourcing from smaller suppliers. Companies specialising in personal computers and related goods would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract structure and support for SMEs suggest a competitive advantage for those who can meet the specified delivery and quality requirements within the outlined timeframe.

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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 45000 devices to be delivered to DFE by 14th March 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b71d5176-a15e-4c0c-a837-029343d566dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af043bc7-0aa2-49b6-b1de-928dcf97cd8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£10,123,192 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,725,971 £1M-£10M
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
10 Feb 2021 - 9 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
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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
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

XMA

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