--- title: "HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED" published: "2026-04-09" --- # HFL Education - IT Hardware, Equipment, Peripherals, and End of Life Disposal Services Framework Buyer: HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546ff.json) ## Summary The IT procurement process initiated by Herts for Learning Limited focuses on establishing a Framework Agreement for IT hardware, equipment, peripherals, and end-of-life disposal services. With a strong presence in Hertfordshire, the Framework is poised for nationwide expansion, ensuring accessibility to HFL customers across the UK. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, aims to deliver value for money on goods such as laptops, Chromebooks, and related peripherals. The award stage is now complete, with the framework running from 27 April 2026 to 26 April 2030 and valued at GBP 4.8 million in total. This initiative is actively supported by key players including Ballicom Ltd, European Electronique Ltd, and CCS Media Limited, among others. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and educational sectors to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions. Suppliers that can offer durable, high-quality IT devices and peripherals aligned with educational use will find this framework particularly beneficial. SMEs and larger enterprises alike are encouraged to participate, with no fees charged for bidding, and a focus on best value procurement. The framework's nationwide reach can significantly boost business visibility and provide a steady customer base within the educational industry, enhancing growth prospects substantially. ## Notice HFL Education is creating a Framework seeking to provide Schools, educational settings and businesses whose core purpose is education with a range of devices that offer best value for money. The end user devices will predominantly consist of Laptops, Chromebooks and associated peripherals with the ability to endure the day-to-day usage in a school. HFL predominantly operates within Hertfordshire, however our National growth is strong and therefore we would like to make this Framework available to HFL customers Nationally. ### Lot Information LOT 1: Windows Devices (Laptops and Desktops) For purchase of windows devices, laptops and desktops. LOT 2: Chromebooks For purchase of Chromebooks. LOT 3: Hybrid Devices (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro) For purchase of hybrid devices such as Microsoft Surface Pros and others. LOT 4: iPads and Tablets For purchase of iPads and tablet devices. LOT 5: Associated Peripherals For purchase of associated peripherals for computers and IT devices. ### Planning Information Suppliers interested in participating should e-mail nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032585-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,500,000 | | Contracts value | £6,300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 3EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Old Town | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | BALLICOM; BECHTLE; BECHTLE DIRECT; CCS MEDIA; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; INTEGRATED TECH; ODYSSEY EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 15:34 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032585-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029492-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024823-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001421-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 13:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078484-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 13:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078481-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 15:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031650-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032585-2026 9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029492-2026 31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024823-2026 18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001421-2026 8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078484-2025 1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078481-2025 1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031650-2025 11th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/ - https://www.hfleducation.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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