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Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership

AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 20:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

23 May 2025 at 12:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Affinity Learning Partnership, a Multi-Academy Trust in the UK, has completed an open procurement process for the supply and delivery of Apple iPads to enhance digital learning across their schools. The project, titled "Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership," falls under the goods category and was managed through an open procedure. With the contracting phase starting on the 9th of September, 2025, and ending on the 1st of August, 2026, this procurement aimed to equip schools with durable and compliant devices before the start of the academic year. The award, valued at £263,058 gross, recognised "Sync" as the supplier on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. The main elements assessed included price, delivery timeframe, and technical compliance, ensuring the devices met specific educational and technical needs.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in educational hardware supply. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale electronic solutions, particularly those with a focus on educational environments, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting stringent delivery deadlines, offering comprehensive after-sales support, and providing technical compliance with educational sector requirements should find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term business partnerships with educational trusts across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership

Notice Description

This contract involves the supply and delivery of Apple iPads and accessories to schools within the Affinity Learning Partnership. The supplier will provide the devices, coordinate delivery, and ensure initial configuration where applicable. The contract supports the trust's digital learning strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to purchase additional iPads on an ad hoc basis during the term of the contract, subject to budget availability and operational requirements. These additional purchases will be made under the same pricing, technical specifications, and contractual terms as the initial bulk order of 850 units. This option allows the Trust to meet unforeseen demand, such as: * Increases in pupil numbers; * Expansion of digital learning programmes; * Replacement of damaged or lost devices; * Rollout to new school sites within the Trust. Any additional orders placed under this option must be fulfilled within a maximum of 14 calendar days (2 weeks) from the date of additional orders throughout the one year contract All additional devices must: * Match the agreed technical specification (iPad 11th Gen, 128GB, Wi-Fi, USB-C, etc.); * Be delivered at the same unit price as the original contract; * Include the same accessories and warranty; * Be delivered to school locations as directed by the Contracting Authority. The total number of devices procured under the contract, for any optional purchases, shall not exceed 100 units unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052002-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£223,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£219,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-05-20

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON ON TRENT
Postcode
DE13 0LL
Postcode Area
Derby
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Horninglow & Outwoods
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sync

Further Information

Notice Documents

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