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title: "Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052248"
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buyer: "AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP"
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# Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership

Buyer: AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052248

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## Summary

The Affinity Learning Partnership, a Multi-Academy Trust in the UK, has completed an open procurement process for the supply and delivery of Apple iPads to enhance digital learning across their schools. The project, titled "Supply of iPads to Affinity Learning Partnership," falls under the goods category and was managed through an open procedure. With the contracting phase starting on the 9th of September, 2025, and ending on the 1st of August, 2026, this procurement aimed to equip schools with durable and compliant devices before the start of the academic year. The award, valued at £263,058 gross, recognised "Sync" as the supplier on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. The main elements assessed included price, delivery timeframe, and technical compliance, ensuring the devices met specific educational and technical needs.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in educational hardware supply. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale electronic solutions, particularly those with a focus on educational environments, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting stringent delivery deadlines, offering comprehensive after-sales support, and providing technical compliance with educational sector requirements should find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term business partnerships with educational trusts across the region.

## Notice

This contract involves the supply and delivery of Apple iPads and accessories to schools within the Affinity Learning Partnership. The supplier will provide the devices, coordinate delivery, and ensure initial configuration where applicable. The contract supports the trust's digital learning strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to purchase additional iPads on an ad hoc basis during the term of the contract, subject to budget availability and operational requirements. These additional purchases will be made under the same pricing, technical specifications, and contractual terms as the initial bulk order of 850 units. This option allows the Trust to meet unforeseen demand, such as: * Increases in pupil numbers; * Expansion of digital learning programmes; * Replacement of damaged or lost devices; * Rollout to new school sites within the Trust. Any additional orders placed under this option must be fulfilled within a maximum of 14 calendar days (2 weeks) from the date of additional orders throughout the one year contract All additional devices must: * Match the agreed technical specification (iPad 11th Gen, 128GB, Wi-Fi, USB-C, etc.); * Be delivered at the same unit price as the original contract; * Include the same accessories and warranty; * Be delivered to school locations as directed by the Contracting Authority. The total number of devices procured under the contract, for any optional purchases, shall not exceed 100 units unless otherwise agreed in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052002-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,000 |
| Lots value | £223,000 |
| Awards value | £219,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BURTON ON TRENT |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE13 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | East Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Horninglow & Outwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Burton and Uttoxeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052002-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 19:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029663-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052002-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029663-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1639
  Please complete the Questionnaire, spec and pricing.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1640
  Please see the attached Terms and Conditions of Affinity Learning Partnership.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wearesync.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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