Premier Farnell signs BBC deal
'‹'‹Element14, part of Leeds'‹-'‹based technology business Premier Farnell, has signed an exclusive 15 month contract to manufacture and distribute the BBC micro:bit in the UK.
This means that children who did not receive a BBC micro:bit as part of the BBC’s Make it Digital initiative will be able to get hold of one, broadening the opportunity for young people to get into coding. Element14 will be the exclusive distributor for organisations looking to purchase the BBC micro:bit in quantities of 90 or above. Prices range from £12.99 for a single BBC micro:bit to £140.00 for a ‘BBC micro:bit Club’ pack.