Award

Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

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Award

27 Jun 2024 at 13:24

Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2024 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester has awarded a contract for "Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet," providing internet services for student accommodation locations in Chichester. The contract, valued at £540,000 GBP, was awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2031. The tender deadline for submissions was May 31, 2024, highlighting the need for service continuity from July 1, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender opportunity for Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet services by The University of Chichester presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the internet services industry, to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, given the suitability for SMEs indicated in the tender. Businesses interested in providing internet services for student accommodations should consider this tender and ensure compliance with the contract duration and service continuity requirements outlined in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet

Notice Description

The University of Chichester's student accommodation is situated on its two Campuses, and at the off-campus locations of Stocksbridge and Fishbourne. These comprise of around 1200 rooms in purpose built blocks of various sizes. The accommodation is provided with internet access, hard-wired to rooms and communal areas, and with WiFi throughout. Some existing equipment is nearing ""end of life" and requires a refresh. A full list of existing equipment is given in the Tender Document (Appendices 4 & 5). Two key requirements for the provision are service continuity from 1 July 2024 and the potential to novate part or all of the contract a some point in the future to an accommodation partner. Further detail is provided in the Tender Document. There is no need to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' as all tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. But please do send your completed submission to the University by the closing date (31/05/24 @ 12:00 GMT mid day), to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. Tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d70f4e4e-cfa0-4f30-9af1-098c33c31871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d4b18d-4070-4a57-af62-bd8c05fb6db2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@chi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01243 816110

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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