Award

Chromebooks for students

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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ContractTermination

06 May 2026 at 07:51

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

01 May 2026 at 09:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the London Borough of Islington, a public authority within sub-central government, involved the acquisition of Chromebooks for students, earmarked under the goods category—specifically hardware. This contract, identified as "2627-0004", reached the award stage. Initially initiated as a tender on 1st May 2026, the contract was signed on 14th April 2026 and spanned a brief implementation period ending on 1st May 2026. The procurement method employed was limited, indicating a competition below the threshold, thereby potentially minimising broader competitive processes. The delivery locations envisaged encompassed various UK regions, including London, reflecting a nationwide reach.

This procurement offered notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those able to supply hardware effectively. The contract was awarded to GETECH LIMITED, an SME based in Ipswich, showing that smaller enterprises can successfully compete and secure valuable contracts when they align with specific procurement demands. The enlistment of such businesses promotes diversity within suppliers and showcases the potential for smaller entities to leverage government contracts to fuel business growth. By providing essential educational tools like Chromebooks, this project also underscored the importance of technological readiness in educational settings, presenting ongoing opportunities for enterprises in the tech supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chromebooks for students

Notice Description

Chromebooks for students for 2627

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GETECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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