Award

Laptops

VICO HOMES LIMITED

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by VICO HOMES LIMITED, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Castleford, United Kingdom, was completed with an award for supplying laptops. The contract, identified as RFX1000012, involved a limited competition procurement method aimed at purchasing 100 laptops swiftly. The winning supplier was Softcat Plc, a large-scale company located in Buckinghamshire. The contract, valued at £71,145, commenced on 3rd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 2nd November 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Computer equipment and supplies' and primarily involves the delivery of goods to the UK region UKE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of computer equipment and related goods. Companies that can fulfil orders within constrained timelines, especially those below the threshold for limited competition, would find this type of procurement appealing. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their market presence and showcase capabilities in handling government contracts efficiently. Firms familiar with public procurement processes, particularly those adept at managing logistics and delivery within the UK regions, would be well-suited to compete effectively in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Laptops

Notice Description

Vico Homes requirement was to find a supplier who could supply 100 laptops within short timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a805
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062196-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kcommons@vicohomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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