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IT Vendor Management: How to Get the Best Deals
11 Mar, 2026



£310.13 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £258.14 ex-VAT, the HP Wired Desktop 320K Keyboard (Bulk12) feels like a “safe, sensible works-everywhere” type of purchase rather than a bargain. If you’re equipping offices that just need reliable typing and standard connectivity, it’ll do the job with minimal fuss, and the wired setup removes the small day-to-day annoyances you get with wireless (battery management, pairing issues, flaky dongles). It’s also the sort of bulk-ready line you buy when you want consistent deployment across teams or sites.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it at this price if you’re expecting premium comfort, standout ergonomics, or a keyboard people will rave about. In many UK workplaces, once you factor in staff who type a lot, you’ll get more long-term value from spending a bit more thoughtfully—or choosing something with better feel and layout for heavy users. This one is best for admin desks, service desks, call centres, and back-office roles where durability and “plug it in and forget it” matters more than an exceptional typing experience.

HP
HP 585C - Keyboard and mouse set - dual mode, 3-zone layout, multi-device, low profile key travel - full size - wireless - Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz - UK - black

STARTECH
StarTech.com Under Desk-Mount Keyboard Tray - 26.4� Wide - Adjustable - Ergonomic Slide-Out Keyboard Shelf with Tilt and Swivel (KBTRAYADJ) - Keyboard drawer - under-desk mountable - black - for P/N: ARMBARDUOV, ARMBARTRIO2, ARMDUALSS, ARMDUALV, LTRISERP, MONSTADJDL, MONSTADQI

HP
HP 225 - Keyboard and mouse set - ambidextrous, 3-zone layout, standard key travel - full size - USB - UK - cashmere white

Lenovo
Lenovo Professional - Keyboard - wireless - Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz - QWERTY - UK - grey - brown box