Tender

Southport Education Group - Laptops as a Service

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE

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TenderUpdate

24 Jan 2025 at 11:30

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Southport College is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for a 'Laptops as a Service' contract for the Southport Education Group. This procurement is categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically focused on hardware, with a CPV code of 44316400. Located in Southport, UKD7 region, the tendering process is currently in the 'Tender' stage. The deadline for receipt of tenders has been extended to 10:00 on 28th January 2025, with the same time for the opening of tenders. The procurement is being conducted through a selective procedure (restricted), necessitating interested suppliers to register and express interest via multiquote.com.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing hardware and IT services, particularly those experienced in delivering laptops and accompanying software solutions (CPV 30213100, CPV 48000000). The contract, which is expected to be active for a substantial period, nearly five years (1800 days), provides a stable and lucrative avenue for growth. Companies that demonstrate strong business quality standards, relevant accreditations, and financial health will be well-placed to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in educational sector supplies. Additionally, a robust approach to detailed selection criteria including suitability, economic stability, and technical prowess will be instrumental for success in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Southport Education Group - Laptops as a Service

Notice Description

Southport Education Group requires one supplier to fulfil its Laptops as a Service requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Southport Education Group requires one supplier to fulfil its Laptops as a Service requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002492-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.thorley@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHPORT
Postcode
PR9 0TT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Duke's
Westminster Constituency
Southport

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