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title: "Office for Students Review 2023-24 (con_24333)"
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# Office for Students Review 2023-24 (con_24333)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e2a179-df7c-4062-8c0f-d8a8f74485d1

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## Summary

The Department For Education has completed the tender process for the provision of a gigabit capable connection to up to 850 schools in England. This procurement falls under the Business Services category and has a contract value of £30,000. The procurement method employed was a direct Single tender action. The contract period is set to commence on December 1, 2023, and conclude on May 31, 2024.

This opportunity, awarded to David Behan, presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the Department For Education. Businesses in the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors would find this tender suitable for bidding. With a focus on services provision, this contract offers a targeted scope for business growth by delivering high-speed internet solutions to educational institutions in England.

## Notice

Provision of a gigabit capable connection to up to 850 schools detailed in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290e1282-3d8a-4da6-91cd-13e831c2a0f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID BEHAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290e1282-3d8a-4da6-91cd-13e831c2a0f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290e1282-3d8a-4da6-91cd-13e831c2a0f8
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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