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title: "RA309790 - ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement"
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# RA309790 - ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Buyer: EKC GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5a1f9c-b3f3-4f97-aefc-bb2deeff4f35

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## Summary

The EKC Group has completed a tender process for the procurement of an ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement, aimed at acquiring 2,000 laptops to support hybrid learning initiatives. This procurement falls under the goods category, with an emphasis on educational equipment. The tender was publicly awarded on 13th December 2021, with the contract period extending from 14th December to 15th December 2021. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and responses were required by 30th November 2021. EKC Group, based in Broadstairs, England, plays a significant role in the local community through its network of colleges and schools.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those focused on providing IT hardware and peripherals. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this contract, as the procurement authority is open to working with a diverse range of suppliers. Furthermore, firms with experience in supplying educational institutions with competitive pricing and innovative technology solutions would be well positioned to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The EKC Group is made up of 6 community-based FE colleges and three business units spanning across East Kent.\ The Group also has a Schools Trust, which is currently made up of 4 primary schools (growing to 6 primary schools in 2022). \ At the heart of everything that Group does is community; ensuring that EKC Group plays a leading role in contributing to the economic and social prosperity for the communities which we serve is core to our mission.\ - The objective of this Request For Quote is to procure 2000 laptops for use by students to engage in hybrid learning through Teams. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA309790. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA309790 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45007f0e-a86c-47ba-8dca-7ba6366dd8b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £586,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EKC GROUP |
| Locality | BROADSTAIRS |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT10 1PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Viking |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45007f0e-a86c-47ba-8dca-7ba6366dd8b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45007f0e-a86c-47ba-8dca-7ba6366dd8b2
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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