Award

Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

02 Mar 2021 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Education, aiming to procure "Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4" which involves the delivery of 14,000 Sims with a 4G Data bundle to support vulnerable children in the UK during the pandemic. This project falls under the "Networks" industry category and has a total value of £700,000. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period closing on 2nd February 2021, while the contract period runs from 3rd February 2021 to 31st July 2021. The delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunication services and educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's nature, which is suited for companies capable of supplying technology resources and services to educational organisations. Businesses with experience in large-scale SIM and data delivery, as well as configuration services, would be particularly well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4

Notice Description

14,000 Sims, 4G Data bundle and configuration services to support vulnerable children with access to the internet for remote learning during the pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc6d67d0-1ca0-40ec-9ed6-9aaaeb347b82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f13c4b8-f6d8-4f00-bc9e-f65831de026e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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
neil.spurr@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

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