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IT Hardware for Schools

A public procurement published by Department for Education via Find a Tender.

Find a TenderPlanning
Award value
£300m
Tender value
0
Suppliers
0
Awards
1
Notices
Planning
Stage

Overview

Preliminary Market Engagement is being undertaken to inform and refine the DfE’s requirements as it considers the potential for the establishment of a route to market for schools to procure classroom and user IT hardware under the Procurement Act 2023. This engagement is intended to support the development of a solution that is deliverable, value for money, and responsive to the needs of the education sector, while encouraging innovation and effective competition within the supplier market. Through this Pre-Market Engagement, the Department seeks to gain a clearer understanding of current market capability, capacity and commercial models, including how suppliers structure pricing, logistics…

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Planning
Status
planning
CPV classification
Currency
GBP
Total award value
Tender value
£300,000,000
First published
12 May 2026
Last updated
12 May 2026
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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "IT Hardware for Schools"?

IT Hardware for Schools is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Education via Find a Tender.

Has "IT Hardware for Schools" been awarded?

No award has been recorded yet. The current lifecycle stage is "Planning".

What is "IT Hardware for Schools" worth?

The reported tender value is £300,000,000.

When was "IT Hardware for Schools" published?

It was first published on 12 May 2026 and last updated on 12 May 2026, across 1 notice.

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