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HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 13:15

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Herts for Learning Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, has initiated an active procurement process titled "HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework". This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry category and spans the entire UK. It is currently at the tender stage, following an open procurement method with a framework agreement expected to accommodate up to 15 participants. Interested businesses must submit their tenders by 8th January 2026, while any enquiries should be made by 17th December 2025. The awarded contracts will commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude on 15th February 2030, following an assessment on both price and quality criteria.

This framework presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in IT hardware supplies to expand their market presence. Businesses offering solutions like laptops, Chromebooks, hybrid devices, as well as peripherals, are particularly well-suited to compete, aligning with the requirement for durable, cost-effective educational technology solutions. With a gross value of £4.8 million, participants can tap into a network extending nationally, maximising growth potential and exposure in the educational sector. The open procedure allows for broad participation, encouraging innovation and competitive pricing which can further drive value for educational institutions looking to enhance their technology infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework

Notice Description

HFL Education is creating a Framework seeking to provide Schools, educational settings and businesses whose core purpose is education with a range of devices that offer best value for money. The end user devices will predominantly consist of Laptops, Chromebooks and associated peripherals with the ability to endure the day-to-day usage in a school.

Lot Information

LOT 1: Windows Devices (Laptops and Desktops)

For purchase of windows devices, laptops and desktops.

LOT 2: Chromebooks

For purchase of Chromebooks.

LOT 3: Hybrid Devices (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro)

For purchase of hybrid devices such as Microsoft Surface Pros and others.

LOT 4: iPads and Tablets

For purchase of iPads and tablet devices.

LOT 5: Associated Peripherals

For purchase of associated peripherals for computers and IT devices.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating should e-mail nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078484-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Wiley
Contact Email
nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org, tenders@hfleducation.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG1 3EE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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