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title: "Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools"
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# Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f9055b3-26a5-460a-97d2-273e782ca2e6

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools" in the North East region of England. This procurement focuses on the acquisition and maintenance of computer equipment, specifically desktops, laptops, and server equipment, with a total budget of £950,000. The procurement method is open, and it is currently in the tendering stage, which is set to close on 17th August 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 1st October 2020 and will run until 30th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply hardware and related services to schools both within and outside the borough of Gateshead. Companies that provide computer equipment, maintenance services, or financing options for such equipment may find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging with this framework could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with local education providers and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) intends to implement a Framework with multiple suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers. The aim of this Framework is to procure and maintain computer hardware (under equipment warranty and other hardware maintenance arrangements, as appropriate) for the Council's School ICT Support (SIS) Service and to customers of the SIS Service. Customers include schools located both in the borough of Gateshead, and out of borough, for both maintained and Academy Schools. This Framework will cover: Outright purchase of desktops, laptops and server equipment with 3 year or 5 year warranty Operating lease (or alternative financing option if available and commercially more viable) for desktops, laptops and server equipment for 3 years which will include a 3 year warranty. Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ce09e4-96ba-4946-a632-7f1a2c635d08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2020 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ce09e4-96ba-4946-a632-7f1a2c635d08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ce09e4-96ba-4946-a632-7f1a2c635d08
  13th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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