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Apple Device Migration

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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07 Jul 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Apple Device Migration" was orchestrated by the University of East Anglia, a public law body located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This initiative, under the IT services category, involved defining a new IT environment, potentially involving Intune, for managing Apple devices. The procurement reached the award stage on 7th July 2026, with the contract having been signed earlier on 5th June 2026. The project location is specified within the region UKH15. The procurement was executed using a limited method, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication, under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Given the bespoke nature of the project, companies experienced in creating tailored IT solutions, particularly those proficient with Apple device management, would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The awarding of the contract to Softcat Plc suggests the suitability of large-scale service providers for this type of complex and comprehensive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apple Device Migration

Notice Description

To define new environment, potentially Intune, build, test and supply environment ready to use. This will be a one-off piece of work, to create environment for apple and set the organisation up to be able to add future devices in house as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To define new environment, potentially Intune, build, test and supply environment ready to use. This will be a one-off piece of work, to create environment for apple and set the organisation up to be able to add future devices in house as required.

Procurement Information

This contract was procured under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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