Award

Laptops for Virtual Schools

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2023 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 200 laptops to be used in virtual schools. The procurement was part of an external framework call-off 'Hybrid Mini Competition'. The total contract value is £40,688 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 13th December 2023 to 12th February 2024. The procurement process concluded on 7th December 2023. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was awarded the contract.

This tender for laptops offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs. Companies supplying portable computers or related goods may find this tender appealing. The contract has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large-scale supplier from Birmingham. The focus area for this procurement is goods, and the delivery addresses are in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The Essex County Council was the buying organisation for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laptops for Virtual Schools

Notice Description

Provision of 200 Laptops to be provided for Virtual Schools. Run through an External Framework Call-Off 'Hybrid Mini Competition'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c004ca48-0a9d-4a78-84ab-cc5fe8485778
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb989972-ec8b-4380-97eb-e163136b70f8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2023 - 12 Feb 2024 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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