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Purchase of Surface Laptops

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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15 Dec 2025 at 17:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Surface Laptops under contract CON 1605. This was facilitated through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for Enterprise Level ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the framework reference number 2023/S 000-007857. The contracting process commenced on the 7th December 2025 and concluded with the award on the 10th December 2025. Delivery of goods is scheduled across England, with the contract active from 15th December 2025 to 14th June 2026. The contract is valued at £48,287.50 and focuses on office and computing machinery within the goods category.

This tender showcases opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery to compete for similar government contracts, potentially leading to growth by expanding their client base within public sector organisations. It reflects the trend of using framework agreements, which facilitate easier access for procurement entities to acquire goods and services. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in digital technology solutions and the ability to meet selective procurement criteria stand to benefit from similar contracts. With the awarded supplier being XMA Ltd, there is an indication of the need for established organisations capable of fulfilling substantial orders, which aligns with the framework's stipulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Surface Laptops

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call-Off Contract under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857) This contract is for the provision of Surface Laptops 7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e728e5a5-8267-464e-9ad6-5c98b966cb06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9be1f9-77ae-4142-8c73-893f0eed8bf8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,287 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jun 2026 6-12 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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