---
title: "Laptops for Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068665"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068665.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Laptops for Children

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068665

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Laptops for Children," aimed at supporting secondary school age and further education college students who are sanctuary seekers. The process involves supplying refurbished laptops or Chromebooks, with the expected delivery consisting of approximately 350 units. The goods are intended for distribution within the UK, specifically in the South West region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract dated to run from 8th April 2026 to 14th August 2026. This initiative falls under the computer equipment and supplies category, using a below-threshold procurement method.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the computer equipment and supplies sector. Businesses adept in providing refurbished IT equipment or managing logistics for educational projects could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract, awarded to Bristol Waste Company Limited, showcases the potential for local enterprises to engage in public sector projects, contributing to community welfare and educational accessibility. Suppliers with capabilities in the refurbishment of electronics and experience in large-scale distribution are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

To support secondary school age and FE college students who are sanctuary seekers to access refurbished laptops or Chromebook to help them with their school work and homework. The expected Outputs are the delivery of an estimated 350 laptops for secondary school aged children. Alongside the relevant operating systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035666-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,959 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL WASTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035666-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035666-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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