Tender

Chromebook Device Procurement

ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Alpha Academies Trust is seeking tender submissions for the procurement of approximately 650 Chromebooks for delivery to Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Chromebook Device Procurement," falls under the industry category of portable computers and tablet computers, with procurement led by ITSpire Consulting. The process is currently at the tender stage, using a competitive flexible procedure with selective engagement. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 23 April 2026, with enquiries closing on 16 April 2026. The contract award decision is set for 29 May 2026, and the contract will run from 8 June to 4 September 2026.

This tender offers valuable business opportunities for companies specialising in IT hardware supply and associated services, particularly those capable of providing project management and technical services for device rollout and management. Businesses suited for this tender would benefit from Chromebooks suppliers, service providers adept in ChromeOS management licensing, and companies supporting network configuration and asset tagging. The project prioritises quality and price in its award criteria, encouraging competitive bids from SMEs and experienced technology service providers in the UK. The cooperation with Alpha Academies Trust further presents prospects for building relationships and expanding market presence within the UK's educational technology sector.

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Notice Title

Chromebook Device Procurement

Notice Description

For the supply of circa 650 Chromebooks. Basic requirements: * Chromebook (make and model to be confirmed at ITT stage) * "White Glove Service" to include o Project Management to work with the Trust and the managed service provider to schedule roll-out o Unbox and inspect devices o Update ChromeOS to the latest version o Enrol devices into the Trust tenancy o Ensure the correct wireless network configuration is applied o Re-package devices for delivery to the final location o Ship devices in liaison with the Trust and the managed service provider * Asset Tagging * Google ChromeOS Management Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£227,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

ITSPIRE CONSULTING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST2 0GA
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley & Marehay
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

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