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IT Hardware Equipment Laptops Learner Devices

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2025 at 05:44

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 10:44

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2024 at 11:12

Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for IT hardware, specifically portable computers such as laptops and learner devices, was conducted by South Staffordshire College. This procurement fell under the industry category of goods and took place in the region UKG24, United Kingdom. The process covered multiple lots, with deliveries scheduled for November 2024, January 2025, and July/August 2025. The procurement method used was open procedure, and the tender stage commenced with bids being accepted until 1st November 2024. Key awarded contracts were finalised in 2025, with companies like Insight Direct UK Ltd and Stone Technologies Ltd securing significant parts of the contract.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware to penetrate the educational sector, a market known for consistent and significant demand for technology upgrades. Companies with a strong supply chain capability, competitive pricing strategies, and the ability to offer flexible delivery options would be well-suited to meet the requirements set by South Staffordshire College. With an emphasis on modernising educational resources, this procurement could serve as a powerful growth catalyst for firms aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the institutional supply market.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware Equipment Laptops Learner Devices

Notice Description

The IT Department are looking to work with an IT Hardware Provider(s) for the supply of IT Hardware (Laptops, Desktops, Learner Devices etc) over the next 12 months. Three lots of deliveries, Nov 2024, Jan 2025 and Jul/Aug 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Staffordshire College IT department wishes to purchase some new IT Hardware as our laptops and other hardware are outdated and no longer meet the needs of our growing college.

Options: Change quantities and delivery dates

Lot 2

South Staffordshire College IT department wished to purchase some new IT hardware as our laptops and other hardware are outdated and no longer meet the needs of our growing college.

Options: Change quantities and delivery dates

Lot 3

South Staffordshire College IT department wishes to purchase some new IT hardware as our laptops and other hardware are outdated and no longer meet the needs of our growing college.

Options: Change Quantities and delivery dates. This Lot has been cancelled.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a595
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,650 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENKRDIGE
Postcode
ST19 5PH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Penkridge South & Gailey
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INSIGHT DIRECT

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

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