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.