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Laptops for Pupils - City of London School

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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19 Sep 2024 at 14:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for supplying laptops for pupils at the City of London School. The procurement falls under the 'Portable computers' category and the contract has been awarded to XMA Limited. The value of the contract is £32,861.43 with the contract starting on 11th September 2024 and concluding on 11th December 2024. The procurement process employed a direct method via a single tender action below the threshold. The tender stage ended on 11th August 2024, and the award was formally published on 19th September 2024. The delivery location for the laptops is set within the City of London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers in the education technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in portable computers could find this type of contract particularly beneficial for business growth due to its specific focus and relatively moderate value. The direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process with fewer competitors, which can be advantageous for businesses with the capability to promptly meet the requirements. While the current contract is awarded to XMA Limited, understanding the procurement timelines and methods can help similar businesses prepare better for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laptops for Pupils - City of London School

Notice Description

Educational use laptops for pupils at City of London School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed68ffb7-85bd-4821-8296-e7c94b6fafc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f1eb58-f9de-432a-ad7f-99f1a8c130b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,861 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,861 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 11 Dec 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Arta Nuhija
Contact Email
arta.nuhija@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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