--- title: "Broadband Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2019-05-16" --- # Broadband Tender Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3176d51d-be8a-403c-bf41-1ea0bb925f6c.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is planning to issue a tender for broadband services, titled "Broadband Tender". This procurement, classified under internet services (CPV Code: 72400000), aims to enhance the educational experience for its 3,500 pupils across fourteen academies located in Staffordshire, England. The contract value is £50,000, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. The initial details of this opportunity will be available on 21st May 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 30th September 2019, lasting for one year until 30th September 2020. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in broadband provision and IT services, especially those able to deliver tailored solutions for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in installing and managing internet services, including leased and non-leased lines, web filtering, and network management, should consider participating. Given the diverse technological needs of each academy within the trust, suppliers must demonstrate flexibility and the capability to meet individual requirements throughout the contract duration to foster successful partnerships. ## Notice SUAT is seeking to procure broadband provision on behalf of its academies. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential suppliers about our upcoming tender for the supply of broadband services, which will be available on Tuesday 21st May. The ITT and accompanying documentation will provide potential suppliers with the information needed to enable them to submit a bid for the opportunity. Requirements detailed are for the provision of leased and non-leased lines and web/content filtering incorporating the following: * Options for different line types and speeds available at each site for the speed range stated * Service Management * Filtering * Firewall * Network Management - including a solution to check bandwidth utilisation. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of fourteen schools, of which there is one secondary school thirteen primary schools across Staffordshire; the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT has approximately 3,500 pupils and employs over 500 members of staff. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality technology services in each of our academies is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff to support better outcomes for all. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a service which is of high quality, reliable, as fast as is reasonably practicable and reasonably priced. The Ed-Tech industry and such initiatives within the sector are ever advancing, therefore it is crucial that providers of technology services support our academies in evolving their systems to enhance teaching and learning, and the business function of an academy. It is important that providers who intend to submit a tender can show appropriate initiatives in how they will support each academy through the implementation process and the life of the contract, to ensure that each academy gains the most out of their service and maintains optimum functionality. Each academy involved in this tender has differing requirements for their broadband capability. Such information will be provided in the ITT to ensure that potential providers can submit a tender according to individual needs. It is important for providers to note that all our academies have a range of required implementation dates, the first commencing 30th September 2019. To register your interest and receive a copy of the ITT and accompanying documentation upon release, please contact hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk directly, stating the tender reference number 2019/004. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2238d8-e2d6-4fd7-94a2-e55b61fa933c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | STONE | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST15 0TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Walton | | Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72400000 - Internet services ## Release History - 16 May 2019 at 07:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2238d8-e2d6-4fd7-94a2-e55b61fa933c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2238d8-e2d6-4fd7-94a2-e55b61fa933c 16th May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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