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Further Competition for the Provision of Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project via the NHSSBS DWS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

Durham County Council

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14 Feb 2023 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Switching and WiFi Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project. The contract falls under the category of goods, with a total value of £1,589,102.91 in GBP. The procurement method used was a further competition within an established framework agreement. The contract period is from 25th January 2023 to 24th January 2024, and the tender period ended on 22nd December 2022. The buying organisation is Durham County Council, and the delivery address is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in network routers and network equipment, particularly those registered under SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses involved in hardware provision for educational projects can find suitable opportunities in this contract. With a focus on awarding to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, the awarded supplier, this contract aims to support the DfE Connecting the Classroom initiative, benefiting both the supplier and the educational institutions requiring the specified hardware.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for the Provision of Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project via the NHSSBS DWS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

Notice Description

Switching and WiFi Hardware is required for the internal ICT team to provide to schools who require it as part of the DfE Connecting the Classroom project. Due to the short timescale, a further competition was conducted via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework which invited all framework suppliers to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b30a745-13cd-43c6-9061-757d5d6fa111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition within an Established Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,589,102 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2023 - 24 Jan 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Switchshop Limited

Further Information

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