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Connectivity Services

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

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03 Dec 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Ormiston Academies Trust, which is seeking a contractor for "Connectivity Services," primarily in the education sector. The tender is classified under Internet service providers (CPV code 72411000) and is currently complete. The procurement method utilised was selective, following a restricted procedure, and the contract has been awarded. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £2,203,557, having been signed on 9th July 2021. The services are to be delivered at multiple locations across the UK, specifically for the Trust’s head office and its various academies.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband and voice services, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive E-Safety services alongside traditional connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete in this market. With a total of ten bids received, seven of which were from SMEs, the competitive landscape indicates a strong interest, making it an appealing avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Connectivity Services

Notice Description

Delivery of broadband, voice and E-safety services for the Trust's offices and academies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is seeking to procure a single contract for delivery of broadband services, voice services and E-Safety services suitable for Trust's head office and for all of the OAT academies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030067-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,203,557 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Trevor Armstrong
Contact Email
trevor.armstrong@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212365100

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALK STRAIGHT GROUP

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