Scope
Reference
T/25/356/IT
Description
To supply Apple equipment, Macs, Ipads, warranty and support
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
We are awarding this as a direct award. KRCS are a long-standing trusted supplier of Apple equipment to the college. They have provided and support all our existing equipment. Introducing a 2nd supplier introduces complexity in the support, licensing from the suppliers and IT. In addition, KRCS have always provided the best price and technical solutions to the College. KRCS are an Official Apple reseller, therefore there will be no issues with equipment being imported into Apple schools, that we have experienced with a previous reseller This is also required on a short timeframe. Being a local company assist in the timeframe.
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £87,731.94 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 11 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44316400 - Hardware
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
We are awarding this as a direct award. KRCS are a long-standing trusted supplier of Apple equipment to the college. They have provided and support all our existing equipment. Introducing a 2nd supplier introduces complexity in the support, licensing from the suppliers and IT. In addition, KRCS have always provided the best price and technical solutions to the College. KRCS are an Official Apple reseller, therefore there will be no issues with equipment being imported into Apple schools, that we have experienced with a previous reseller This is also required on a short timeframe. Being a local company assist in the timeframe.
Supplier
KRCS Group
- Companies House: 01741640
Queens Court, Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NR
United Kingdom
Email: info@krcs.co.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Hull College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003200
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGX-4525-LYXX
Wilberfore Drive
Hull
HU1 3DG
United Kingdom
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government