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title: "DfE Mobile Handset Refresh 2024 - con_24277"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60cb67f9-0a13-4908-945b-d0493925c31c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# DfE Mobile Handset Refresh 2024 - con_24277

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60cb67f9-0a13-4908-945b-d0493925c31c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for the provision of 4500 mobile handsets and associated services to CDW Limited. The contract, titled "DfE Mobile Handset Refresh 2024 - con_24277", falls under the CPV codes for Mobile telephones and IT services. The total contract value is £1,598,177.50 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28th February 2024 to 31st August 2024, with the tender period closing on 24th January 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs.

This contract creates business opportunities for firms able to provide mobile handsets and IT services. Businesses within the technology and telecommunications industry in the UK and overseas territories could benefit from competing for this contract. CDW Limited, the awarded supplier, secured the contract to replace the Department for Education's existing smartphone estate. The contract involves managing the roll-out of replacement devices and the collection/disposal of legacy devices, offering a comprehensive service scope for interested bidders.

## Notice

Provision of 4500 mobile handsets and associated accessories to replace DfEs current smartphone estate, as the majority of existing handsets will reach end-of-life in 2024. Associated support services to be provided by the Supplier to manage the roll-out of the replacement devices, and collection/disposal of the legacy devices. Further Competition conducted via CCS TePAS 2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fd83c7-6c15-4772-8dab-181a9cf72ff7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,598,177 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,598,177 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fd83c7-6c15-4772-8dab-181a9cf72ff7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fd83c7-6c15-4772-8dab-181a9cf72ff7
  28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8412355d-a856-45ad-a6c9-d6f92103fa35
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