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Tablet & Laptop PC Devices

Cornerstone Academy Trust

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:57

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30 Jan 2026 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST is undertaking a public procurement process under the title "Tablet & Laptop PC Devices," seeking to acquire 535 portable computing devices for use across seven primary schools. The procurement falls under the goods category within the ICT industry and is conducted via an open procedure, permitting wide participation. The procurement is located in Broadclyst, Exeter within the UKK43 region. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27th February 2026 at 12:00 PM and the award announcement by 4th March 2026. The enquiry deadline is set for 26th February 2026 at 4:00 PM. This tender is in the 'active' stage of procurement, and the contract period is expected to run from 15th March to 9th April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in portable computer devices. With a total projected contract value of £435,000 (excluding VAT) and an emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies would be well-suited to bid. The phased delivery, with an initial batch required by early April and completion by July 2026, aligns well with businesses able to manage flexible production schedules. Furthermore, the electronic submission policy and English language preference streamline participation for UK-based firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tablet & Laptop PC Devices

Notice Description

Procurement of 535 devices for pupil and staff use across 7 primary schools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06137a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011395-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
2029-01-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornerstone Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROADCLYST, EXETER
Postcode
EX5 3JG
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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