Award

Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Award

17 May 2017 at 16:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the North Tyneside Council as the buying organisation, which is seeking to award the contract titled "Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)." This contract falls within the ICT Broadband services sector and is located in the North East of England. Currently at the Award stage, the contract is valued at £52,092.91 and is set to commence on 1st April 2017, concluding on 31st July 2017. The tender period ended on 30th March 2017, and the procurement method used was a limited one, allowing for the contract to be awarded without prior publication of a notice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the ICT sector, especially those specialising in broadband services for educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver reliable broadband solutions and excellent value for money will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the funding model through schools, SMEs engaged in the educational services market could particularly benefit from this opportunity, positioning themselves to expand their operations while contributing to the technological needs of local councils and schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)

Notice Description

Award Notice - The Authority, along with 6 other Local Authority 's (LA), is a stakeholder in National Grid For Learning (NGFL). The NGFL is the regional procurement vehicle for ICT Broadband services. The company provides demonstrable best value for the region. This is 100% funded by schools through a Service Level Agreement. The Authority's hold this regionally until July 2017 on behalf of the other LA's Value (PS): 52,092.91 Quotation or tender recommended for acceptance: 8(3) Main aim of recommendation(s): Renew broadband provision on behalf of schools and the Council. The value of the contract is a maximum annual fee. Last 4 months 1st April - 31st July 2017 Contract Implications if not approved: Loss of service and reputation to the Council and Schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef73d664-ed95-4c1a-ae2d-a7cb50f1802d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ba15c8-785a-455a-9893-529568dfc9c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,092 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 months
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
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN GRID FOR LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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