Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University of Southampton · Higher Education Institution not subject to PCR15 or any replacement legislation
- Supplier
- Academia Ltd
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Office & computing equipment · Miscellaneous computer equipment (CPV 30236000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date30 Jan 2026
- Published2 Feb 2026Published 3 days after the contract date
Description
The iSolutions department at the University of Southampton is responsible for delivering IT services and infrastructure across the institution. This includes the procurement and end-to-end lifecycle management of end-user devices and associated services to support staff and students. To support the University's digital strategy and ensure continuity of service, iSolutions requires a flexible, non-committed value contract for the supply of Apple branded products. This contract will enable the University to procure Apple hardware and associated services efficiently, while ensuring compliance, value for money, and high service standards.
About the supplier
Academia Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04771037).