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title: "Laptops for Virtual Schools"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-21"
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# Laptops for Virtual Schools

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c004ca48-0a9d-4a78-84ab-cc5fe8485778

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 200 laptops to be used in virtual schools. The procurement was part of an external framework call-off 'Hybrid Mini Competition'. The total contract value is £40,688 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 13th December 2023 to 12th February 2024. The procurement process concluded on 7th December 2023. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was awarded the contract.

This tender for laptops offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs. Companies supplying portable computers or related goods may find this tender appealing. The contract has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large-scale supplier from Birmingham. The focus area for this procurement is goods, and the delivery addresses are in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The Essex County Council was the buying organisation for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of 200 Laptops to be provided for Virtual Schools. Run through an External Framework Call-Off 'Hybrid Mini Competition'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb989972-ec8b-4380-97eb-e163136b70f8 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2023 - 12 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,688 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb989972-ec8b-4380-97eb-e163136b70f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb989972-ec8b-4380-97eb-e163136b70f8
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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