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ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2024 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland has completed the award phase for the contract "ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories." This procurement, under CPV code 30000000 (Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages), focuses on supplying and delivering Apple equipment and accessories to schools in Northern Ireland. This contract has been modified to extend its value to £9,250,000 and prolong its end date to 31st March 2024. This decision follows significant changes in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to more mobile and virtual delivery methods in schools. The procurement was conducted via a mini-competition from the CCS Framework RM6103 - Education Technology - Lot 4 Hardware and did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition due to its specific conditions under Regulation 72 (1) (c).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and educational products sectors. Companies specialising in the provision of computing equipment, specifically Apple products, and those offering robust after-sales support and development services will be well-suited to compete. With a notable emphasis on service delivery, support, and cost-effectiveness, this procurement could be an excellent growth avenue for businesses capable of meeting these criteria. Academia Ltd has already been awarded the contract, highlighting the demand for competent suppliers in this thriving educational market.

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Notice Title

ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

For the supply and delivery of Apple Equipment and Accessories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and delivery of Apple Equipment and Accessories to the Education Authority and schools in Northern Ireland.

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This contract was awarded via a mini competition from CCS Framework RM6103 - Education Technology - Lot 4 Hardware in September 2021. Modification is to increase value to PS9,250,000.00 and extend contract end date to 31st March 2024. This modification is in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c): It meets each of the following conditions: (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. When EA established this contract, it was envisaged that Apple products would be in demand but with the drastic and sustained change to a more mobile and virtual delivery methods, as well as the need for ease of accessibility to what schools deliver for teachers and pupils alike, the demand has exceeded the initial estimates. The Covid pandemic and post pandemic environment has considerably changed what devices teachers and pupils now require to function adequately in the school setting. This modification does not alter the scope of the contract as the same catalogue of items will remain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024440-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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