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School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3 (con_24409)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Mar 2024 at 19:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £6,070,708. The contract period runs from 5th February 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was in the construction works category and the tender closed on 29th January 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those able to provide gigabit-capable connections for schools in England. SMEs with expertise in construction works may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Virgin Media Business was the successful supplier for this contract, aimed at enhancing connectivity for schools across the country.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3 (con_24409)

Notice Description

Provision of a gigabit capable connection to schools detailed in the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e747c2f1-6ca3-4f01-9aaf-fdaced34b81c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c65e8-0843-4d9a-abcd-1f0745d47bd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,070,708 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,070,708 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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