Award

Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2022 at 15:05

Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the provision of internet and Wi-Fi services to enhance the student experience at their managed accommodation facilities. The tender, titled "Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision," falls under the services category with a classification of internet services (CPV 72400000). The contract has a total estimated value of £2,500,000 and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the bid opening on 11 April 2022 and a final submission deadline of the same day, with the potential for contract extensions over a five-year period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internet and Wi-Fi provision, to expand their operations within the education sector. Suppliers should have a demonstrated capability to deliver tailored internet services that cater specifically to the needs of university students, including technical support and user-friendly access. Companies interested in providing innovative solutions to enhance digital connectivity in such settings will find this contract aligns with their expertise and growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for an experienced provider that could help to enhance the student experience by providing quality wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. The providers needed to be competent and experienced in providing internet and Wi-Fi services, while understanding the needs of students in regard to internet and Wi-Fi provision. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Lincoln have appointed an experienced supplier to provide wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. This service was being outsourced for the first time except for one accommodation block that is already externally provided. TUPE transfer of staff was not considered to apply. The providers needed to be competent and experienced internet and Wi-Fi providers and understand the specific needs of students and nuances in providing internet and Wi-Fi to students in a university setting. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln and includes, but is not limited to, the following: a simple log in process, the ability to roam across campus, guest log-in access, in room individual network provision and a dedicated 24/7/365 support helpline. The helpline offers students (of all technical ability) support with their registration, with logging in and with onboarding of their various devices. The University therefore required commitment from the provider that they will enhance the student experience through this contract. The University wished to partner with an innovative, committed, and forward-thinking provider who'll work in conjunction with staff and students to drive a culture that innovates in order to enhance the student experience. The provider will undertake an active role throughout the life of the contract to regularly engage with stakeholders especially in relation to internet and Wi-Fi provision. This includes regular reviews of the service, audits, expert analysis of data and suggestions to improve the service delivery.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months.

Renewal: After 5 years there is an option to extend the contract, for 2 periods of 12 month, in accordance with the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019073-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,099,192 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Vasos Melides
Contact Email
vmelides@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522837188

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK4

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