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title: "The Supply of Surface Laptop Devices"
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# The Supply of Surface Laptop Devices

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ac85f91-5f3a-4d1f-9b09-c8ec9fd7c441

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has awarded a contract for the supply of Surface Laptop Devices, marking the conclusion of this procurement process. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework. XMA Limited was awarded the contract valued at £272,924, with the delivery expected to support up to 200 new starters scheduled for September 2026. The procurement process falls under the goods category with a focus on personal computers, specifically targeting the region of England in the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 31st July 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions and those capable of providing large quantities of computing devices within a tight timeframe. Although the procurement method was selective, participation in similar frameworks could present opportunities for other suppliers to engage in future competitions of this nature. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality personal computers efficiently could benefit significantly from such contracts, particularly within the educational sector where technology demands are constantly evolving.

## Notice

Ofsted had an urgent requirement to purchase up to 200 laptops to support new starters joining Ofsted from September 2026. A mini-competition was run between all suppliers on the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a97bc4-04dc-47bc-9cdf-698558080d55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,924 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,924 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213000 - Personal computers

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a97bc4-04dc-47bc-9cdf-698558080d55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a97bc4-04dc-47bc-9cdf-698558080d55
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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