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title: "Further Competition for the Provision of Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project via the NHSSBS DWS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411"
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# Further Competition for the Provision of Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project via the NHSSBS DWS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b30a745-13cd-43c6-9061-757d5d6fa111

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Switching and WiFi Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project. The contract falls under the category of goods, with a total value of £1,589,102.91 in GBP. The procurement method used was a further competition within an established framework agreement. The contract period is from 25th January 2023 to 24th January 2024, and the tender period ended on 22nd December 2022. The buying organisation is Durham County Council, and the delivery address is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in network routers and network equipment, particularly those registered under SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses involved in hardware provision for educational projects can find suitable opportunities in this contract. With a focus on awarding to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, the awarded supplier, this contract aims to support the DfE Connecting the Classroom initiative, benefiting both the supplier and the educational institutions requiring the specified hardware.

## Notice

Switching and WiFi Hardware is required for the internal ICT team to provide to schools who require it as part of the DfE Connecting the Classroom project. Due to the short timescale, a further competition was conducted via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework which invited all framework suppliers to participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition within an Established Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2023 - 24 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,589,102 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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