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title: "Connect the Classroom - Ashfield School - AWARD"
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# Connect the Classroom - Ashfield School - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40786bb1-3771-4d31-984d-6f1714133011

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Connect the Classroom - Ashfield School" is being managed by In-Tend Limited, which provides contracting authority services. This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network equipment, and is located in Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, postcode NG17 8HP. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 29th November 2021 and concluding on 29th November 2022. This tender officially closed on 22nd November 2021. The objective is to enhance wireless networking solutions at Ashfield School, which is part of the DfE Connect the Classroom scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions and wireless infrastructure. Companies engaged in providing wireless access points, network equipment, and support services would find this project particularly suitable. As Ashfield School aims to improve IT capabilities for educational purposes, businesses that can demonstrate innovative technologies and robust delivery capabilities will have an advantage in the bidding process. The focus on enhancing teaching and learning through improved connectivity positions this opportunity as a strategic growth area for relevant SMEs and other service providers.

## Notice

Ashfield School is eligible for the DFE Connect the Classroom scheme. The DfE Connect the Classroom programme aims to provide the school with a comprehensive wireless networking solution that covers wireless access points. Ashfield School currently has predominantly HP Core and Edge switching running a minimum of a 10GB link to each cabinet. The current Wifi provision is supplied by TP Link. Coverage is generally adequate although some areas are weak. Speed is generally ok although some areas in DT and Art are very slow. Each cabinet currently has provision for POE. Cabling is currently cat5e and Cat6. The Main objective of this project is to provide good wireless coverage and speed to allow wireless technologies to be used effectively to enhance teaching and learning for students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10c5e82-b0c6-409b-9574-0a1821e5034a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | IN-TEND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | IN-TEND E-TENDERING |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG17 8HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Ashfield |
| Electoral ward | Larwood |
| Westminster constituency | Ashfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DATASPIRES SOLUTIONS; WESTEND WIFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10c5e82-b0c6-409b-9574-0a1821e5034a
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10c5e82-b0c6-409b-9574-0a1821e5034a
- 30 Nov 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10c5e82-b0c6-409b-9574-0a1821e5034a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10c5e82-b0c6-409b-9574-0a1821e5034a
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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