---
title: "Laptops, Docking Stations & Leaner Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047967"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Laptops, Docking Stations & Leaner Devices

Buyer: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047967

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## Summary

South Staffordshire College has concluded a procurement process for purchasing new IT hardware, including laptops, docking stations, and learner devices. The tender aimed to upgrade the outdated hardware at the college and involved an open procurement method. The procurement process started with an active tender stage in July 2024, followed by awarding contracts in August 2024. The primary procurement category was goods, specifically portable computers under CPV code 30213100. The contracts, worth a total of approximately £305,170, were awarded to BT Business and Insight, with both suppliers formally signing contracts on 31 August 2024. The project's delivery location is identified as Lichfield College, falling under the UKG24 region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for IT hardware suppliers to engage with educational institutions and provide high-quality equipment. Businesses specialising in portable computers and related hardware would find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their offerings and expanding their market presence. The successful suppliers—BT Business and Insight—highlight the potential for large-scale IT firms to leverage their capabilities in supporting educational institutions' technological advancements. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can foster relationships with public sector organisations, enhancing their portfolio and driving business growth.

## Notice

South Staffordshire College It department wishes to purchase some new IT Hardware as our Laptops and other IT Hardware are outdated and no longer meets the needs of our growing college.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Staffordshire College It department wishes to purchase some new IT Hardware as our Laptops and other IT Hardware are outdated and no longer meets the needs of our growing college.

Options: Different OEM's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002461-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £581,860 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | PENKRIDGE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST19 5PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Penkridge South & Gailey |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BT BUISNESS; BT BUSINESS DIRECT; INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002461-2025
- 12 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040115-2024
- 11 Jul 2024 at 14:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021296-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020208-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk
- https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/tenders/laptops-2024004/

## Provenance

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