This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 16:35

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Alpha Academies Trust as the buying organisation, seeking the supply of approximately 650 Chromebooks, which includes a "White Glove Service" and ChromeOS Management Licence. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically portable and tablet computers, and is located in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, with a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender phase was active earlier in 2026. The award phase, completed in May 2026, selected GETECH LIMITED as the supplier, with a gross contract value of £259,980, beginning on 5th June 2026 and ending in September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and technology supply sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service and project management alongside the hardware. The tender was competitive, with a total of eight bids submitted, highlighting the attractiveness and potential for business growth in fulfilling this contract. Companies that specialise in educational technology or those that have experience with managing large-scale tech rollouts in educational settings would find themselves well positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047362-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£216,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 3 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Getech Ltd

Further Information

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