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Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot (con_25402)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 May 2024 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education based in Manchester, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot" project. The contract, valued at £91,175 GBP, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 29, 2024, to October 28, 2026.

This tender for a satellite broadband service aimed at schools presents an opportunity for suppliers with expertise in postal and telecommunications services. Businesses dealing in technology installations and services, particularly in satellite broadband solutions, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The contract's duration provides stability for businesses aiming for long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot (con_25402)

Notice Description

Supply, installation and service to a range of schools of a satellite broadband service for the purpose of testing the suitability of the technology for potential wider deployment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e360da3-7c28-4b8d-8526-8240d2104c7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dc1fc3-418a-46c8-a221-40cb3f119421
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2024 - 28 Oct 2026 2-3 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
contract-grant.data@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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