Purchasing Platform
What is Purchasing Platform?
The Purchasing Platform provides you with a way to buy everyday technology products and services through an online catalogue.
For more information, read the ‘introducing the Purchasing Platform’ webpage.
Who can use
All government departments and public sector organisations can register to use our Purchasing Platform.
You should use your own internal processes to ensure that anyone using the Purchasing Platform on behalf of your organisation is authorised to do so.
What you can buy
Low volume, low value items and everyday technology goods and services including:
- servers
- notebook computers
- desktops
- mobile phones
- printers
- storage and memory devices such as hard drives and Random Access Memory (RAM)
- electronic tablets
- cameras and camcorders
Not suitable for
- complex requirements such as legal advice
- bespoke requirements (products and services can not be changed to meet your specific and individual needs)
How to buy
You will need to register for the Purchasing Platform to access the catalogue. Once registered you will be able to search for the products and services you need and follow a click and buy process.
Time to supply
From next day delivery.
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