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title: "SIM & Data Wave 3"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29f89a24-8520-4809-bf58-8ae2f9ebcdc8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# SIM & Data Wave 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29f89a24-8520-4809-bf58-8ae2f9ebcdc8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SIM & Data Wave 3" is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on providing data services to support the Get Help With Tech programme. This initiative aims to ensure schoolchildren have access to online learning during the Covid pandemic. The tender was awarded as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £739,082. The contract period spans from 13 January 2021 to 31 July 2021, and it encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement process has been completed, and the award notice was published on 4 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those involved in telecommunications and technology solutions geared towards education and remote learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of their capabilities. Companies that can deliver data SIMs and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their growth prospects in the education technology sector.

## Notice

SIMS and data allowance for the Get Help With Tech program, to ensure schoolchildren have access to online learning during the Covid pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d530a57d-af70-44c9-963d-f0660a460ecb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £739,082 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £739,082 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABZORB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d530a57d-af70-44c9-963d-f0660a460ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d530a57d-af70-44c9-963d-f0660a460ecb
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01aa52cb-237c-4c9d-9380-294511669918
  n/a

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