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IT Hardware Equipment Laptops Learner Devices

South Staffordshire College

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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06 Jun 2025 at 06:44

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:44

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14 Oct 2024 at 12:12

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03 Oct 2024 at 15:46

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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 Information

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Staffordshire College IT department wishes to purchase some new IT Hardware as our laptops and other hardware are outdated and no longer meet the needs of our growing college.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

Notice Details

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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Staffordshire College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENKRDIGE
Postcode
ST19 5PH
Postcode Area
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 (UK) Ltd

Stone Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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