Award

SIM & Data Wave 3

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

04 Mar 2021 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SIM & Data Wave 3" is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on providing data services to support the Get Help With Tech programme. This initiative aims to ensure schoolchildren have access to online learning during the Covid pandemic. The tender was awarded as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £739,082. The contract period spans from 13 January 2021 to 31 July 2021, and it encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement process has been completed, and the award notice was published on 4 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those involved in telecommunications and technology solutions geared towards education and remote learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of their capabilities. Companies that can deliver data SIMs and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their growth prospects in the education technology sector.

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Notice Title

SIM & Data Wave 3

Notice Description

SIMS and data allowance for the Get Help With Tech program, to ensure schoolchildren have access to online learning during the Covid pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29f89a24-8520-4809-bf58-8ae2f9ebcdc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d530a57d-af70-44c9-963d-f0660a460ecb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£739,082 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£739,082 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.spurr@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

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