Tender

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

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 11:59

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, based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework". The procurement process focuses on supplying goods within the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This open procedure is set to conclude its tender period on 13 January 2026, with the award period set to end on 2 February 2026. The contract involves five lots covering different types of IT devices and peripherals, aimed at educational settings across the UK. The framework allows for up to 15 participants and is structured as a closed framework agreement with potential for competition reopening, reflecting its adaptability and widespread scope.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware and educational technology supplies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework’s suitability criteria. The focus on educational settings underscores the potential business growth for companies providing durable, cost-effective end-user devices like laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads. With a planned total value of £4,800,000, this framework offers a significant market for suppliers to expand their national presence and establish strong relationships with educational institutions that are looking to enhance their IT 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/001421-2026
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
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
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

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