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The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity

Angus Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Jul 2025 at 09:39

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has overseen a procurement process titled "The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity," under the CPV code 72400000, which pertains to Internet services. This procurement focuses on providing 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the Internet for seven specified sites within the Angus region, allowing each site to achieve 2GB bandwidth. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and concluded at the award stage, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 1st May 2025, and the expected contract start shortly after. The contract was awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited, with a total contract value of £240,436 and a term of three years plus an option for two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending up to a maximum of five years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale internet infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in Internet service provision, ISP services, and network systems maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The process demonstrates the importance of competitive quality and pricing in the public sector procurement landscape, with a majority weighting to price (70%) over quality (30%). There is potential for SMEs, as the bid history showed participation by smaller enterprises, highlighting opportunities for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This requirement is for a total of 7 sites as detailed within our Statement of Requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

This new contract opportunity is for the provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This will allow us to achieve a 2GB bandwidth per site. These sites being those as detailed below. Arbroath Academy Brechin High School Carnoustie High School County Buildings (For Forfar Academy) Monifieth High School Websters High School Montrose Academy This contract is to include the supply, support and maintenance of the new provision for a term as detailed in the "Contract Duration" below. Initial 3 year contract with 2 x 1year optional extensions making a maximum of 5 years being available to the successful supplier. Additional information: Current contract ends with the incumbent supplier on 18/07/2025

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions at discretion of the buyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

32412110 - Internet network

72400000 - Internet services

72410000 - Provider services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,436 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glide Student & Residential Limited

Further Information

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