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title: "Purchase of Laptops"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2419872-3f2a-4ccd-84bc-44cda75913d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2024-04-16"
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# Purchase of Laptops

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2419872-3f2a-4ccd-84bc-44cda75913d6

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## Summary

The buying organisation involved in this public procurement contracting process is OFSTED. They have awarded a contract to XMA Ltd for the purchase of 194 laptops in March 2024. The tender, titled "Purchase of Laptops," falls under the industry category of desktop computers. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 31st March 2024 and ends on 1st April 2024, with a tender period ending on 14th March 2024. The location for delivery is in England.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the goods sector to engage with OFSTED. Companies specialising in supplying desktop computers or related products may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Given the specifics of the contract, businesses capable of meeting the requirements for Surface Laptop 5 i5 16Gb in black colour can competitively participate in this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

There is a requirement for Ofsted to purchase up 194 laptops in March 2024. The model requested was a Surface Laptop 5 i5 16Gb - colour Black This order was awarded as result of a further competition using HealthTrust Europe ICT SOLUTIONS 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203b03c6-d053-4325-8ddc-332a3f98a6d6 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,044 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| 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

- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203b03c6-d053-4325-8ddc-332a3f98a6d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203b03c6-d053-4325-8ddc-332a3f98a6d6
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofsted.gov.uk

## Provenance

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