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title: "Fair Start Pupil Devices - February 2023"
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# Fair Start Pupil Devices - February 2023

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c07c018-4249-4af6-8b2b-b5908e6c12b2

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process titled "Fair Start Pupil Devices - February 2023", falling under the industry category of portable computers. The procurement stage involved a selective method through calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this tender runs from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a tender deadline set for 8th February 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is located in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom.

This tender for pupil devices presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those dealing in hardware technologies. SMEs are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the procurement process following a framework agreement. The awarded contract worth £632,473 GBP was granted to Capita Business Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Businesses interested in supplying portable computers or similar technology solutions should consider engaging with the Education Authority in Belfast to explore potential future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This is a secondary competition from CCS Framework RM6103 Education Technology Lot 4 Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde31fd3-e6fd-4695-aed4-8d38f43c338d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £632,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £632,473 |
| 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 | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde31fd3-e6fd-4695-aed4-8d38f43c338d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde31fd3-e6fd-4695-aed4-8d38f43c338d
  14th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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