SUMIT Project Hardware & Connectivity Services

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    "description": "This contract will also be available for use by SUMIT Core Partners; Queen's University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, University of St Andrews, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Associate Partners; Alcohol Forum Ireland, Developing Healthy Communities NI, Dundalk Institute of Technology, North Eastern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (NE-RDATF) NHS Fife, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA), Start360 and The Wheel. University of Strathclyde closes 19 December 2025 and re-opens 05 January 2026. The Message Area on Public Contracts Scotland-Tender will not be monitored during this period. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30538. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Evaluated Approach The Contracting Authority acknowledges that its procurement activities have a significant impact on the environment, society and the economy. The Contracting Authority recognises that community benefits are a key component in maximising social, economic and environmental benefits. The achievements and delivery of community benefits can contribute to the University of Strathclyde's Strategic Plan. The Contracting Authority proposes to use an evaluated approach to community benefits for this requirement; this approach is to encourage Bidders to offer community benefits post Tender Submission. Submitted community benefits will form part of the contractual obligation. (SC Ref:815164)",
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