The Provision of a Managed Device as a Service for Laptop / Tablet Devices and the Supply of Laptop / Tablet Devices in Two (2) Lots to Cork Education and Training Board

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The Provision of a Managed Device as a Service for Laptop / Tablet Devices and the Supply of Laptop / Tablet Devices in Two (2) Lots to Cork Education and Training Board

Cork Education and Training Board

## Summary The Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) is seeking tenders for the provision of managed device-as-a-service arrangement for Windows and IOS end user devices, as well as the supply and delivery of Windows and Chromebook end user devices. The estimated value of the contract is €3,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of managed device-as-a-service arrangement for Windows and IOS end user devices (Lot 1) + Provision of varied device types to schools along with associated configuration, management, support, and training for staff as required * Supply and delivery of Windows and Chromebook end user devices (Lot 2)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing managed services for laptop/tablet devices + Ability to provide varied device types to schools along with associated configuration, management, support, and training for staff as required * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3,000,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Jul 06 16:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 5 years * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement with reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative/technical specifications + Financial proposal

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in providing managed services for laptop/tablet devices and a strong presence in the Irish market. * Opportunities include a 5-year contract with an estimated value of €3,000,000. * Risks include competition from other bidders and the need to meet specific technical requirements.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Cork Education and Training Board has 27 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 47 contract(s) worth around €113,423,355.

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