---
title: "Device Access Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06722a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06722a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Device Access Scheme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06722a

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded the procurement process awarding a contract to Bytes Digital Limited for the "Device Access Scheme", aimed at supplying laptops to Kent residents. This initiative seeks to mitigate the 'digital divide' within the County and falls under the services industry category, specifically computer equipment and IT services. Located in Maidstone, UKJ4, with the procurement method defined as "Below threshold - limited competition", the contract began on April 1, 2026, and will run initially for one year with an optional extension of another year. The contract value is approximately £168,000, with a gross amount of £210,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in IT services and computer equipment provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to Bytes Digital Limited, are well-suited to compete in such contracts due to the procurement method encouraging participation from diverse suppliers. By successfully delivering on key metrics such as stock reporting, warranty claims, and timely deliveries, businesses can not only fulfil contractual requirements but also enhance their reputation and expand their presence in public sector procurement. The initiative represents an opportunity to bolster community services, furthering socio-economic development by enhancing access to technology.

## Notice

Kent County Council have awarded Bytes Digital Limited a contract to provide and deliver laptops to Kent Residents with the aim of reducing the 'digital divide' in the County. This is a 1 year contract with an optional 1 year extension available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 08:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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