Scope
Description
This contract involves the supply and delivery of Apple iPads and accessories to schools within the Affinity Learning Partnership. The supplier will provide the devices, coordinate delivery, and ensure initial configuration where applicable. The contract supports the trust's digital learning strategy.
Contract 1. Supply of iPads
Supplier
Contract value
- £219,215 excluding VAT
- £263,058 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 September 2025 to 1 August 2026
- 10 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Buyer can purchase additional iPads and related accessories throughout the year if needed
CPV classifications
- 30213000 - Personal computers
Information about tenders
- 15 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Sync
- Companies House: 02719704
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPD-2752-ZQDD
Unit 2.3-2.4, Arbeta Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@wearesync.co.uk
Website: http://www.wearesync.co.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply of iPads
Contracting authority
AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Companies House: 07442789
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCC-7381-XBLV
C/O The De Ferrers Academy
Burton On Trent
DE13 0LL
United Kingdom
Email: pdhami@affinitylp.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government