---
title: "Device Access Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b701"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b701.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Device Access Scheme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b701

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## Summary

Kent County Council, operating from County Hall in Maidstone, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Device Access Scheme" within the goods category. This initiative involved the acquisition of laptops intended for gifting to Kent residents, with an initial delivery of 500 units to various collection points, such as libraries and family hubs across the county. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award made on 20th March 2026 and the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was below threshold with unknown specifics, and the entire contract holds a gross value of £219,924, executed by supplier BYTES DIGITAL LIMITED.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those adept in managing logistics for large-scale deliveries across multiple locations. Companies participating in future tenders like this could benefit significantly by offering competitive pricing and efficient delivery mechanisms. SMEs with capabilities in sourcing and distributing IT hardware would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements initiated by public authorities, such as this sub-central government deal executed by Kent County Council.

## Notice

Laptops for gifting to Kent residents, 500 initially to be delivered by supplier direct to a number of collection points countywide (libraries and family hubs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057120-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £183,270 |

## 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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057120-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057120-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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