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IT Hardware Lot 2

Hull College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Aug 2025 at 07:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Aug 2025 at 15:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has completed a procurement process for IT hardware, specifically "IT Hardware Lot 2", through a direct award via the CPC Framework Agreement. The college, located in Hull, United Kingdom, sought to procure goods in the hardware industry category, with the successful bid awarded to KRCS GROUP LIMITED. The procurement stage was at the award phase, finalized on 8th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This tender was intended to supply IT hardware including Apple equipment, and falls under the goods category in public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware sector, particularly those specialising in Apple equipment. The contract has been awarded to a trusted SME, demonstrating a preference for businesses that can offer continuity, proven price competitiveness, and technical solutions. Companies with expertise in similar technologies, particularly official resellers of specific brands, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The direct award method suggests strong past performance and reliability are valuable competitive advantages. This opportunity emphasizes the benefit of being a reliable local supplier that provides competitive pricing and meets specific technological requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Hardware Lot 2

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with IT hardware via CPC Framework Agreement

Procurement Information

We are awarding this as a direct award. KRCS are a long-standing trusted supplier of Apple equipment to the college. They have provided and support all our existing equipment. Introducing a 2nd supplier introduces complexity in the support, licensing from the suppliers and IT. In addition, KRCS have always provided the best price and technical solutions to the College. KRCS are an Official Apple reseller, therefore there will be no issues with equipment being imported into Apple schools, that we have experienced with a previous reseller This is also required on a short timeframe. Being a local company assist in the timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,731 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KRCS Group Ltd

Further Information

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