{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06b87d-2026-06-18T17:15:16+01:00", "date": "2026-06-18T17:15:16+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06b87d", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PDZG-3487-DPVD", "name": "Department for Education", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PDZG-3487-DPVD" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "SW1P3BT", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "IT.HARDWAREFORSCHOOLS@education.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PDZG-3487-DPVD", "name": "Department for Education" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Suppliers interested in contributing to this engagement are invited to: Submit information on: - Available education hardware and software discounts and deal structures. - Any value added services or social value offers (e.g. sustainability, device recycling, training, digital inclusion, licensing support). The Department is seeking to promote only those deals that demonstrate a clear value-add to schools, including genuine cost savings compared to other routes to market and/or additional benefits such as social value or enhanced support. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee that a supplier's offer will be promoted or featured. The Department will apply a proportionate and consistent approach when reviewing submissions, and any decision to promote or signpost an offer will be made at the sole discretion of the Department. This engagement should not be viewed as a free advertising opportunity, and the Department will not promote offers that do not meet its criteria for value, relevance and benefit to schools. This notice relates to an opportunity which is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. Accordingly, this notice is published on a voluntary basis for transparency purposes and to encourage market interest in the relevant opportunity.", "dueDate": "2026-07-17T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "057770-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057770-2026", "datePublished": "2026-06-18T17:15:16+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06b87d", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Technology Deals for Schools (Hardware & Software)", "description": "Preliminary Market Engagement is being undertaken to understand how suppliers can offer technology hardware and software deals, discounts and value added propositions that could be made easily accessible to schools. The Department for Education is seeking to identify new and market leading supplier offers that deliver clear value for money and can be promoted and signposted to schools through DfE platforms, including the Find a Buying Solution service. This is intended to help schools quickly and easily access competitive, trusted deals, reducing cost and complexity in their purchasing. This activity also forms part of a longer term strategy to explore how the Department can work more closely with suppliers to improve access to high quality, cost effective technology and digital solutions at scale, and to unlock efficiencies and innovation across the education system. While this engagement is focused on identifying and developing strong supplier offers for potential promotion, the Department is also considering the potential for future contractual arrangements directly with suppliers to further strengthen access to value for money deals for schools. The specific contracting model has not yet been determined and will be informed through ongoing and future market engagement activity. As part of this engagement, the Department is seeking to understand the range and quality of offers available in the market, how they are structured, and how they can be presented in a way that is simple, transparent and beneficial to schools. Suppliers are encouraged to bring forward new and enhanced proposals and demonstrate how their offers can meaningfully support schools and the wider education sector, including improving access to technology and software, reducing cost pressures, and simplifying purchasing processes. Strong submissions will clearly articulate how they: - Deliver measurable cost savings compared to existing routes. - Provide added value beyond price, such as training, support or sustainability initiatives. - Enable better access to reliable, high quality technology and software solutions for pupils and staff. The Department is keen to engage with suppliers who demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs and challenges of the education sector, and who can design offers that make it easier, more efficient and more cost effective for schools to access technology and software at scale. The Department is particularly interested in innovative approaches that demonstrate how suppliers can unlock efficiencies at scale and deliver sustained value across the school system, rather than one off or short term offers. This is not a procurement or contracting exercise. The Department will not enter into contracts with suppliers as a result of this activity. 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