Tender

The provision of a Managed Service for Student Residences Data Network at Staffordshire University

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Jan 2021 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire University is seeking a managed service provider for the upgrade, management, and administration of its Resident Network communications service, known as ResNet, over a contract period of 3 to 4 years beginning in August 2021. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on local area network services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 12 February 2021. The physical delivery location is within Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in data network management and support services, especially those with experience in providing Internet and IPTV solutions for residential customers. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in upgrading and managing network infrastructures, as well as offering comprehensive helpdesk support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, making it an ideal prospect for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of a Managed Service for Student Residences Data Network at Staffordshire University

Notice Description

Staffordshire University has provided Residential Network communications services in Student Accommodation (a.k.a. ResNet) since 2013 and upon expiry at the designated date, intends to continue to outsource the requirement to an external service provider from the start of the 2021/22 academic year. The University is looking to appoint a managed service provider to upgrade, manage and administer ResNet over the next 3 to 4-year period. At this stage it is anticipated that the new data network will be installed and operational by September 2021. Project Scope To select a Managed Service Partner to provide a fully managed Residential Network communications service for residential users at University halls of residences (around 1,036 bedrooms and associated kitchens at January 2021). The scope of the intended solution will include the provision of Internet and IPTV to residents and conference delegates based in the residences. Scope will include transition from, and upgrade to, the current solution, implementation and management of the new solution, ownership of active hardware and provision of complete helpdesk support processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Staffordshire University has provided Residential Network communications services in Student Accommodation (a.k.a. ResNet) since 2013 and upon expiry at the designated date, intends to continue to outsource the requirement to an external service provider from the start of the 2021/22 academic year. The University is looking to appoint a managed service provider to upgrade, manage and administer ResNet over the next 3 to 4-year period. At this stage it is anticipated that the new data network will be installed and operational by September 2021. Project Scope To select a Managed Service Partner to provide a fully managed Residential Network communications service for residential users at University halls of residences (around 1,036 bedrooms and associated kitchens at January 2021). The scope of the intended solution will include the provision of Internet and IPTV to residents and conference delegates based in the residences. Scope will include transition from, and upgrade to, the current solution, implementation and management of the new solution, ownership of active hardware and provision of complete helpdesk support processes.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000013-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32423000 - Network hubs

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr David Glover
Contact Email
t.d.glover@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1785353313

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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