Planning

Broadband Tender

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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Planning

16 May 2019 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is planning to issue a tender for broadband services, titled "Broadband Tender". This procurement, classified under internet services (CPV Code: 72400000), aims to enhance the educational experience for its 3,500 pupils across fourteen academies located in Staffordshire, England. The contract value is £50,000, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. The initial details of this opportunity will be available on 21st May 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 30th September 2019, lasting for one year until 30th September 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in broadband provision and IT services, especially those able to deliver tailored solutions for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in installing and managing internet services, including leased and non-leased lines, web filtering, and network management, should consider participating. Given the diverse technological needs of each academy within the trust, suppliers must demonstrate flexibility and the capability to meet individual requirements throughout the contract duration to foster successful partnerships.

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Notice Title

Broadband Tender

Notice Description

SUAT is seeking to procure broadband provision on behalf of its academies. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential suppliers about our upcoming tender for the supply of broadband services, which will be available on Tuesday 21st May. The ITT and accompanying documentation will provide potential suppliers with the information needed to enable them to submit a bid for the opportunity. Requirements detailed are for the provision of leased and non-leased lines and web/content filtering incorporating the following: * Options for different line types and speeds available at each site for the speed range stated * Service Management * Filtering * Firewall * Network Management - including a solution to check bandwidth utilisation. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of fourteen schools, of which there is one secondary school thirteen primary schools across Staffordshire; the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT has approximately 3,500 pupils and employs over 500 members of staff. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality technology services in each of our academies is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff to support better outcomes for all. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a service which is of high quality, reliable, as fast as is reasonably practicable and reasonably priced. The Ed-Tech industry and such initiatives within the sector are ever advancing, therefore it is crucial that providers of technology services support our academies in evolving their systems to enhance teaching and learning, and the business function of an academy. It is important that providers who intend to submit a tender can show appropriate initiatives in how they will support each academy through the implementation process and the life of the contract, to ensure that each academy gains the most out of their service and maintains optimum functionality. Each academy involved in this tender has differing requirements for their broadband capability. Such information will be provided in the ITT to ensure that potential providers can submit a tender according to individual needs. It is important for providers to note that all our academies have a range of required implementation dates, the first commencing 30th September 2019. To register your interest and receive a copy of the ITT and accompanying documentation upon release, please contact hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk directly, stating the tender reference number 2019/004.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2238d8-e2d6-4fd7-94a2-e55b61fa933c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Hope Kirkham
Contact Email
hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
01782987120

Buyer Location

Locality
STONE
Postcode
ST15 0TL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Walton
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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