Award

Contract for Managed Internet Services for Student Residences

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2017 at 00:00

Tender

27 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, UK, which is seeking a provider for managed internet services for student residences. This tender, identified as "004/17/HJ," is currently in the award stage following a completed tender stage, with the contract having been signed on 22 August 2017. Notably, the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing greater participation. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by the 5th of May 2017, which marked the end of the tender period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and managed service providers to enhance their market presence. Companies capable of delivering fast and reliable internet services that can support multiple devices in a residence environment will find this to be a fitting engagement. With an emphasis on improving student experiences, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality internet solutions are particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, which may also include options for annual extensions and a contract duration of up to five years.

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Notice Title

Contract for Managed Internet Services for Student Residences

Notice Description

The Robert Gordon University wishes to appoint a provider of student accommodation communications services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The internet provision in the Halls of Residence throughout Robert Gordon University (RGU) is currently provided and supported by a 3rd party. It is intended that we continue with this service provision via a contractor who will be wholly responsible and accountable for a fully managed service provision which will have no expectation or dependency on the University. Students rate this highly and as being an essential part of the service they receive. There is high importance attached to it and that it enhances the student experience. It is therefore imperative that the service the student receives is fast and reliable and is robust enough to allow for students to have multiple devices.

Renewal: option for two 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000489481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
h.jackson4@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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