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CO0321 End User Devices and Associated Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the award stage of a significant procurement contract titled "CO0321 End User Devices and Associated Services", classified under the industry category of Office and Computing Machinery (CPV code 30000000). The procurement process involved a call-off via a further competition under Crown Commercial Services' RM6098 Framework Agreement. The contract comprises a maximum spend of £6,799,000 over a definitive 4-year period, starting from 23rd June 2025, with possible extensions, and targets SMEs and VCSEs. The location identified for delivery is within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in enterprise-grade hardware supply and associated services. This could include manufacturers and vendors of desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, along with service providers offering asset management, repair, and logistics solutions. Enterprises with capabilities in secure disposal and recycling may also find growth opportunities within this contract. The winning supplier, CDW Limited, signifies potential collaboration and subcontracting prospects for other businesses aiming to enter the public sector market by providing complementary services or niche hardware solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0321 End User Devices and Associated Services

Notice Description

Call-off via a further competition under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement, Lot 2 Hardware, for the provision of End User Devices (EUD) and Associated Services. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period with an option to extend for two further 12 months periods (4+1+1). The Supplier is to provide End User Devices as defined by the Council throughout the life of the contract. This will support the various worker profiles/styles of employees within the organisation. The Supplier is to provide an extensive and wide range of multi manufacturer enterprise/business grade EUDs and associated services including: * EUDs including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones and any other hardware that an end user can use to interact with their data and applications; * Product Asset Management including asset tagging, identification, utilisation reporting, addition, change and removal of assets into asset management systems via CSV or similar; * Product/Infrastructure Management Services including break fix, repair and upgrades; * Buy Back service that includes secure disposal, data wiping, refurbishing, remanufacturing and/or recycling of Hardware; and * Logistics, stock and warehousing solutions including delivery to end users. Total value of awarded contract is maximum spend for definitive period of 4 years. Estimated minimum spend for definitive period of 4 years is PS3,700,000 based on minimum order quantities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1284a39-0de2-4570-88dd-6a2a8ecc704a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342da215-4806-4cc6-af38-510151c1aa71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,799,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2029 4-5 years
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
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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