Laptop purchase - Jan 2026

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

Published: Feb 24, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to XMA Ltd — £156,992

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About This Opportunity

Award by Office FOR Standards IN Education (United Kingdom, construction & civil works): Laptop purchase - Jan 2026. Awarded to XMA Ltd (GBP 157K, Feb 2026).

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 156,992.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Urgent requirement to purchase 105 laptops which are needed in for new starters joining Ofsted in March 2026.

The specified model of laptops:
100 x Surface Laptop 7 i5, 16Gb RAM and 256Gb hard drive
5 x Surface Pro devices (13inch, i5 processor)

*additional 52 laptop Surface Laptop 7 purchased March 2026*. CPV: Hardware (44316400). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 24, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: CON 1625. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS has issued 48 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 47 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CON 1625 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to XMA Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

XMA Ltd was awarded the contract for £156,992. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.