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Digital Workplace Hardware

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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03 Jul 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Digital Workplace Hardware," which falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies. The procurement, which utilised a limited method without prior publication, involved the supply of laptops, iPhones, iPads, and accessories. This contract, valued at £356,000, was awarded on 4th June 2025 and will run from 5th June 2025 to 4th June 2028. The goods are to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, reinforcing the importance of regional delivery capabilities.

This tender signifies a substantial opportunity for growth in the technology supply sector, primarily benefiting businesses that can deliver high-quality digital hardware solutions efficiently. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria that favour smaller enterprises. The procurement process highlights the rising demand for cutting-edge technology within public sectors, offering a strategic avenue for IT-related firms, especially those specialising in customisable and scalable hardware solutions, to expand their footprint and foster long-term partnerships with regulatory bodies like Ofqual.

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Notice Title

Digital Workplace Hardware

Notice Description

Laptops, Iphones, Ipads and accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d084df51-a9df-494d-bb49-c70ae3a8c616
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed594a31-a81a-4d89-8382-9e7700d63835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£356,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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