Scope
Description
HFL Education is creating a Framework seeking to provide Schools, educational settings and businesses whose core purpose is education with a range of devices that offer best value for money. The end user devices will predominantly consist of Laptops, Chromebooks and associated peripherals with the ability to endure the day-to-day usage in a school.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot LOT-0001. LOT 1: Windows Devices (Laptops and Desktops)
Description
For purchase of windows devices, laptops and desktops.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. LOT 2: Chromebooks
Description
For purchase of Chromebooks.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. LOT 3: Hybrid Devices (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro)
Description
For purchase of hybrid devices such as Microsoft Surface Pros and others.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. LOT 4: iPads and Tablets
Description
For purchase of iPads and tablet devices.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0005. LOT 5: Associated Peripherals
Description
For purchase of associated peripherals for computers and IT devices.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
15
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Defined within Section 4 of the Framework Agreement
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. LOT 1: Windows Devices (Laptops and Desktops)
Lot LOT-0002. LOT 2: Chromebooks
Lot LOT-0003. LOT 3: Hybrid Devices (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro)
Lot LOT-0004. LOT 4: iPads and Tablets
Lot LOT-0005. LOT 5: Associated Peripherals
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED
- Companies House: 08419581
Bank House, Ground Floor, North Wing, Primett Road,
Stevenage
SG1 3EE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government