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Connect the Classroom

CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST

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18 Oct 2023 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cranmer Education Trust, a UK-based buyer organisation, has recently completed a procurement process named "Connect the Classroom." The procurement involved the installation of hardware infrastructure to enhance WiFi connectivity across three schools in Oldham. This tender was conducted through a limited procurement method with extreme urgency due to a strict deadline for project completion by March 2024.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in hardware installation services and network infrastructure. Businesses experienced in providing cabling, data points, and network switches for educational settings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to support educational institutions in improving technology infrastructure promptly to avoid disruptions to teaching and learning activities, creating a niche market for successful contractors.

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Notice Title

Connect the Classroom

Notice Description

This notice is for information only. Direct award via the SBS framework. Contract has already been awarded. Installation of infrastructure for the DfE's Connect the Classroom to improve WiFi connectivity across the trust estate - there are 3 schools covered in this notice. The DfE approved the works in October 2023, works must currently be completed by March 2024 leaving no time for a formal tender whilst avoiding disruption to teaching and learning during term time. Following legal advice, the trust has used an approved framework (SBS) to award a call-off contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cabling, data points and network switches to improve WiFi across three school estates (St Anne's Academy, Middleton / East Crompton St George's Primary School, Shaw / Mayfield Primary School, Oldham) in accordance with the DfE's specification for Connect the Classroom. Works approved by DfE in October 2023 and have to be completed by March 2024 hence the approach for a direct award through an approved framework. Additional information: Agreement may be extended by DfE.

Procurement Information

Cabling, data points and network switches to improve WiFi across the school estate (in this instance, 3 schools), in accordance with the DfE's specification for Connect the Classroom. Works approved by DfE in October 2023 and currently have to be completed by March 2024 hence the approach for a direct award through an approved framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040cf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030732-2023
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 procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,029 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 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
CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Antony Leighton
Contact Email
aleighton@cranmeredt.org
Contact Phone
+44 1616241484

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 3SQ
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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