GB-Lincoln: 310 PC, Laptop and Workstations *Duplicated*

The University was looking for a provider that could:

• Provide reliable PC's, Laptops and Thin Clients that enable staff and students to work efficiently and effectively;
• Provide colleges and departments with a clear choice of PCs, Laptops and Workstations, which meet the required performance expectations, as defined in the Specifications, and meet budgetary expectations;
• Simplify and improve PC purchasing administration, through the use of an online ordering platform;
• Ensure that end users receive equipment within agreed delivery times;
• Be responsive to changing needs and technical advances;
• Provide clear costs, list prices and quotes to enable budget planning and expenditures;
• Provide options for specialist or bespoke devices in support of teaching, learning, research and/or service requirements;
• Overcome supplier delivery issues, component shortages to ensure orders/back orders are kept to a minimum; and
• Driving best value, improving costs and cost management, especially in the financial climate.

Additional information: This contract was awarded under the LUPC's (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) framework for the 'National Desktop and Notebook Agreement' (NDNA).