Digital Workplace: Hardware (Link 3)
Framework Agreement Description
The Digital Workplace: Hardware (Link 3) Framework can be used by NHS and wider public sector organisations to purchase end user client devices for corporate and clinical situations. The framework replaces the hugely popular Link 2: IT Hardware & Services Framework.
The framework agreement provides a compliant and very competitive buying vehicle for all commonly purchased IT category areas, with particular focus on end user computer products such as desktop PCs, laptop PCs, tablets, mobile devices, clinical displays, medical IT hardware, printers, scanners, peripherals and associated maintenance and deployment services. It also provides a one-stop-shop for bundled solutions. This includes access to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Value-Added Resellers (VAR).
The catalogue contains a core basket of goods with competitive fixed pricing for at least two years, enables new innovative methods of purchasing IT hardware such as Device as a Service (DvaaS), finance leasing, and can be used to procure highly sustainable products.
This hardware framework complements our Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, which is designed to cover enterprise and end-to-end solutions including infrastructure and software.
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Framework Agreement Information 
When does the framework start and finish?
01 March 2021 and runs until 28 February 2023
Who can take advantage?
All public sector organisations across the UK, including the NHS, Local Authorities, the Education sector, Charities, Blue Light Organisations and Housing
What does the framework cover?
End User Client devices & Accessories:
• Desktop PCs
• Laptops/Notebook devices
• Mobile Devices (tablets, mobile phones & wearables)
• Specialist healthcare related IT Hardware
- PC/Laptop carts and peripherals
- Clinical displays and peripherals
• Printers/Scanners
• A comprehensive one-stop shop
Throughout the Lots sustainable IT, deployment and support services are available
What are the benefits of using the framework?
• COMPETITIVE PRICING
Supplier range ensures approved organisations are supplied with IT solutions tailored to their needs, with innovative Device as a Solution offerings, and 'Core Basket' item prices fixed for 2 years.
• UPGRADES
Upgrade of specifications over lifespan of agreement.
• COST SAVINGS
By adopting a collaborative approach this enables lower pricing and cost-savings; by sharing the costs of programme management and procurement support.
• MINI-COMPETITION
Customers are available to conduct a direct call-off or undertake a mini-competition.
• VARIED SUPPLY BASE
A total of 19 suppliers have been awarded to the framework which include manufacturers, resellers, and specialist medical IT providers.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
The framework provides assurance of supply for all IT hardware covered under the agreement and is fully PCR2015 compliant and was advertised in the OJEU.
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Lots and Supplier Details
Lot | Description | Suppliers |
Lot 1 | Desktop PCs | CDW, Computacenter, Dell, Getech, Insight Direct, Punch Technology, Softcat, SCC, Stone Computers, XMA |
Lot 2 | Laptop/Notebook Devices | CDW, Dell, Getech, IDNS, Insight Direct, Ricoh, Softcat, SCC, Stone Computers, XMA |
Lot 3 | Mobile Devices (Tablets, Mobile Phones and Wearables) | Academia, Bytes Software Services, CDW, Getech, IDNS, Insight Direct, Softcat, SCC, Stone Computers, XMA |
Lot 4 | Specialist Healthcare related IT Hardware | CDW, Dell, Insight Direct, Parity Computers, Softcat, SCC, Stone Computers, XMA |
Lot 5 | Printers/Scanners | Bytes Software Services, CCS Media, Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems, Insight Direct, Insight Systems, MTI Technology, Ricoh, Softcat, SCC, XMA |
Lot 6 | One-Stop-Shop | Bytes Software Services, CDW, Dell, Getech, Insight Direct, Softcat, SCC, Stone Computers, XMA |
To find out what the press have said about our Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, visit Computer Weekly and UK Authority
Related Frameworks
You might also be interested to find out more about our related frameworks:
Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres
The Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres Framework covers a wide range of multi-national and SME providers with specialism in audio visual products and solutions, plus integrated operating theatres. This framework comprises of six Lots and includes bedside entertainment solutions, patient check-in devices and TV/AV products. The framework provides a compliant route to market for IT, estates, facilities and capital teams, as well as ward and theatre managers.
This framework provides the NHS and public sector bodies with a compliant route to market for the provision of a wide range of cloud solutions. This framework offers a simple and streamlined route to purchase for contracting authorities, with suppliers restricted to a maximum of 20 per Lot.
Digital Workplace Solutions (formerly Link: IT Solutions) Framework provides a compliant route to market for the procurement of full end to end IT solutions, and individual elements of IT solutions.
E: NSBS.contractenquiries@nhs.net
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