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Laptops for Children

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Laptops for Children," aimed at supporting secondary school age and further education college students who are sanctuary seekers. The process involves supplying refurbished laptops or Chromebooks, with the expected delivery consisting of approximately 350 units. The goods are intended for distribution within the UK, specifically in the South West region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract dated to run from 8th April 2026 to 14th August 2026. This initiative falls under the computer equipment and supplies category, using a below-threshold procurement method.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the computer equipment and supplies sector. Businesses adept in providing refurbished IT equipment or managing logistics for educational projects could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract, awarded to Bristol Waste Company Limited, showcases the potential for local enterprises to engage in public sector projects, contributing to community welfare and educational accessibility. Suppliers with capabilities in the refurbishment of electronics and experience in large-scale distribution are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Laptops for Children

Notice Description

To support secondary school age and FE college students who are sanctuary seekers to access refurbished laptops or Chromebook to help them with their school work and homework. The expected Outputs are the delivery of an estimated 350 laptops for secondary school aged children. Alongside the relevant operating systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£37,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL WASTE

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