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Corporate Network Breakfix Support Services (Cisco) - con_12881

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Feb 2022 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for "Corporate Network Breakfix Support Services (Cisco)" valued at £157,720.94 under the category of Data network support services. The contract, which falls under the selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework (Network Services 2: Lot 2), commenced on 1st February 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2023. The procurement process reached its award stage on 11th January 2022, with the awarded services aimed primarily at supporting the corporate network solution featuring various Cisco hardware across locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sector, particularly those that specialise in network support services, infrastructure management, and Cisco systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to the nature of the provision and support model. The contract encompasses both urgent 24/7 support for primary locations and more standard support for secondary locations, suggesting that firms with the capacity to deliver flexible, round-the-clock services could thrive in this competitive tender environment.

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Notice Title

Corporate Network Breakfix Support Services (Cisco) - con_12881

Notice Description

Full end-to-end breakfix support services for DfEs corporate network solution which consists of a variety of Cisco hardware. The contract will provide DfE with a two-tier support model against a defined equipment kit list: - For primary locations - onsite 24x7x4 - For secondary locations - onsite 8x7x8 The procurement has been conducted via the 'direct award from the catalogue' buying route under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Network Services 2: Lot 2 (Local connectivity services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-347e3660-700b-45cf-a054-4e8573441c1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ec3a12-5793-4e23-a685-b7050f72cc1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
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
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROC TECHNOLOGIES

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