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Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2017 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council has completed a tender for a "Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework," aimed at providing schools in the North West of England with a comprehensive wireless networking solution. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th December 2017. The contract commenced on 1st February 2018 and will run until 31st January 2020. The total value of the contract is £120,000, and it is classified under the category of computer network services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer managed wireless networking solutions. Companies that possess experience in high-speed network deployment and management, particularly within educational settings, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating, as the framework seeks to support diverse supplier engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework

Notice Description

Single supplier framework for the provision of a wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) for schools. The WaaS shall offer schools an affordable fully managed, secure, high-speed, agile wireless networking solution that can be deployed on school networks to provide resilient and improved Wi-Fi performance to support schools increasing demand and rising expectations of mobility network access for teaching and learning. The Council shall place a "Call-Off Order" under a Framework Agreement for each school that takes up the WaaS offer. The Council does not commit to a minimum level of service or volume of orders it will only place orders with the Provider as schools take up the service from the Council's ICT Service for Schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8816f725-87ce-460e-82c2-27a4c850e120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289963-0d23-4bfc-a094-8bce8e31b717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2020 2-3 years
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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JADE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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