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title: "Non-BMBC staff Laptops/ Kit - European Social Funding"
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# Non-BMBC staff Laptops/ Kit - European Social Funding

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee7a8598-bab5-4575-af1b-9dbe59cfe34a

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the procurement of laptops and related equipment, titled "Non-BMBC staff Laptops/ Kit - European Social Funding". This procurement, classified under the CPV category for office and computing machinery, aims to support the European Social Fund participants who lack adequate digital access. The contract period is from 9th November 2020 to 9th November 2021, and the total estimated value of the contract is £30,000. Key deadlines include the submission date for bids, which is 26th October 2020, and delivery schedules beginning on the same date. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a budget allocation of £25,980 for the fiscal year 2020/2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT and office equipment sectors, particularly those capable of supplying laptops and related accessories. Suppliers with expertise in delivering IT solutions and those that can offer support services such as software installation and technical assistance will be well-suited to compete. With the project dependent on successful funding from the European Social Fund, potential suppliers are encouraged to prepare for swift service delivery, starting in November 2020, to meet the needs of a critical public sector initiative.

## Notice

There has recently been an opportunity for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to submit a project proposal to DWP which will let us buy laptops to loan to ESF (The European Social Fund) participants who do not have good digital access. Each year the ESF helps millions of Europeans improve their lives by learning new skills and finding better jobs. Please note: This commission is subject to a successful outcome in regard to our application to the European Social Fund for full project funding. The successful submission is not guaranteed an order until funding has been approved. Our requirements are as followed and are set out in more detail within the "Invitation to quote" document which suppliers should return should they be interested in the tender: x100 Laptop or Chromebook (See document for minimum spec) x100 Laptop Cases/ Bags x100 Norton Anti-Virus Software (See document for minimum spec) Optional: x100 Microsoft Office Home x100 Mouse and Keyboard Set (Wired) We require delivery of the kit by: Week commencing Monday 9th November 2020. Delivery schedules will be considered staggered over two weeks. i.e x50 W/C Monday 9th Nov, x50 W/C Monday 16th Nov. Submissions should be returned by 26/10/2020 - 12:00. We hope to make the successful supplier aware that week followed by an order no later than 02/11/20.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1550c4dc-b36e-4bf9-9f1f-5f808f952f3a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 9 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 08:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1550c4dc-b36e-4bf9-9f1f-5f808f952f3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1550c4dc-b36e-4bf9-9f1f-5f808f952f3a
  7th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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