Award

Apple Equipment, Accessories & Education Support Services

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract, titled "Apple Equipment, Accessories & Education Support Services," was initiated by the Education Authority in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Belfast. This process falls under the Goods category, aimed at supplying Apple devices, accessories, and education support services. The procurement was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Lot 6, with the contract award signed on 23 March 2026, amounting to £19,000,000. The procurement method was limited, meaning it was awarded without a prior call for competition, and falls outside the directive's scope. Although the status of the lot was cancelled, the contract remains active, offering potential for a 24-month extension option.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in technology products and support services. Businesses with expertise in supplying computer equipment and facilitating educational support are well-suited to compete, given the quality-focused award criteria which emphasise service delivery, support methodology, social value, and competitive pricing. The contract's significant value indicates the potential scale for capable suppliers like large-scale enterprises, such as Academia Limited, which was awarded the contract. Companies seeking to engage with the public sector in technology supply and educational services should explore further opportunities arising from established frameworks like TePAS 2.

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Notice Title

Apple Equipment, Accessories & Education Support Services

Notice Description

Supply of Apple devices, accessories and Education Support Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apple devices, accessories and Education Support Services. Additional information: This contract was awarded via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 - Lot 6 Education Technology.

Options: Option of up to and including 24 months extension on a call-off as required basis.

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This tender is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Lot 6: Education Technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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