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title: "Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b71d5176-a15e-4c0c-a837-029343d566dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-11"
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# Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b71d5176-a15e-4c0c-a837-029343d566dc

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process titled "Get Help With Technology - Spot Buy," aimed at acquiring 45,000 personal computers as part of its technology support programme. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total contract value of £10,123,192 and was initiated with a tender period that ended on 26th January 2021. The contract was awarded on 29th January 2021 and will be active until 9th February 2022, with delivery of the devices required by 14th March 2021. The location of contract execution includes various territories, notably the United Kingdom and other regions.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of technology, particularly those that are SMEs, as the buying organisation remains open to sourcing from smaller suppliers. Companies specialising in personal computers and related goods would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract structure and support for SMEs suggest a competitive advantage for those who can meet the specified delivery and quality requirements within the outlined timeframe.

## Notice

Contract to support the Department for Education's Get Help With Technology programme. This contract is for the purchase of 45000 devices to be delivered to DFE by 14th March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af043bc7-0aa2-49b6-b1de-928dcf97cd8d |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,123,192 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,725,971 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af043bc7-0aa2-49b6-b1de-928dcf97cd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af043bc7-0aa2-49b6-b1de-928dcf97cd8d
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e608914-9e91-4710-8fc3-f0c033aba9d5
  n/a

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