Award

Supply of 380 Microsoft Surface equipment

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 11:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Gloucestershire County Council, concerns the supply of 380 Microsoft Surface devices. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies and was conducted without a prior call for competition due to specific circumstances permitting direct awards. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 19th June 2025. The contract was awarded to Kingsfield Computer Products Limited, an SME located in Liverpool. The procurement method used was limited, recognising the exceptional value and timeliness Kingsfield Computer Products Limited offered under the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the computer equipment supply industry, particularly those that can offer compelling value propositions within established frameworks like the CCS. Businesses that can demonstrate economic advantages through direct awards could expand their clientele and reputation in the public sector. The ability to provide high-quality computer hardware swiftly and at competitive prices makes similar companies well-suited to leverage such procurement opportunities for growth and profit. Businesses already registered on platforms such as the Government eMarketplace may find further opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 380 Microsoft Surface equipment

Notice Description

Supply of 380 Microsoft Surface equipment using Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement (RM6098) Lot 8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 380 Microsoft Surface equipment using Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement (RM6098) Lot 8

Procurement Information

Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement (RM6098) Lot 8 permit direct contract awards in circumstances where the Buyer can identify the most economically advantageous Tenderer (when assessing a range of issues such as value for money, timescales, complexity, etc) from the Government eMarketplace / Online Catalogue. In this instance, the preferred supplier demonstrated best value for money and an ability to meet the required timescales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043106-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30213000 - Personal computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,215 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSFIELD COMPUTER PRODUCTS

Further Information

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