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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Sir John Brunner Foundation pertains to an open competition for a 48-month operating lease for staff laptop devices at The Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College. The procurement, valued at £188,370, is categorised under financial leasing services, applicable across several regions in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the "active" stage, with final tenders due by 22nd July 2026. Queries must be directed to the Foundation's email by 20th July 2026. The selected provider is required to furnish an operating lease and manage associated contract terms in compliance with relevant legal standards.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms skilled in providing leasing and financial services within the UK. Eligible businesses include those with legal authorisation for leasing services, a satisfactory Creditsafe score, and not subject to exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023. The competition's focus is on competitive leasing costs and transparent end-of-term arrangements, emphasising capped liabilities and fixed charges. Businesses that excel in managing long-term leases and delivering consistent financial solutions would find this an opportune tender to pursue.

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Notice Title

48 Month operating lease for staff laptop devices

Notice Description

The Sir John Brunner Foundation invites proposals from suitably qualified organisations for the provision of an operating lease facility to support the acquisition of staff laptop devices for The Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College The equipment to be financed has been procured through a separate competitive procurement exercise and this procurement relates solely to the provision of leasing services. Tenderers are not invited to propose alternative hardware solutions. The lease will be for a fixed term of 48 months. The underlying assets comprise staff laptop devices supplied with a three-year manufacturer warranty. The successful provider will be required to: Purchase the specified equipment from the appointed hardware supplier. Provide a 48-month operating lease covering the equipment detailed within the leasing schedule. Offer fixed lease charges for the full contract term. Provide pricing for both: Annual rentals payable in advance; and quarterly rentals payable in advance. Manage all contract administration associated with the lease throughout its duration. Provide clear and transparent end-of-term arrangements. Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and accounting requirements relating to operating lease agreements. A detailed equipment schedule, including device specifications, quantities and values, will be provided to suppliers who express an interest in the opportunity and satisfy the selection requirements. End-of-Term Requirements Tenderers must provide: Full details of equipment return arrangements. Any collection, logistics, administration, inspection, asset tracking, data destruction or disposal charges applicable at the end of the lease. Confirmation of whether such charges are fixed or variable. A schedule of charges that may arise from equipment damage or excessive wear and tear. Details of the standards against which returned equipment will be assessed. Confirmation of any circumstances in which additional charges may become payable at lease expiry. The Foundation's preference is for: fixed and transparent end-of-term charges; a clearly defined and capped damage charging mechanism. Tenderers should therefore identify any proposed cap on end-of-term charges and explain how maximum liabilities have been calculated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cacf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066206-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66114000 - Financial leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,370 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£188,370 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW9 8AF
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Northwich Leftwich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

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