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title: "Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot (con_25402)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-05-03"
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# Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot (con_25402)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e360da3-7c28-4b8d-8526-8240d2104c7f

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## Summary

The Department For Education based in Manchester, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Schools Gigabit broadband satellite pilot" project. The contract, valued at £91,175 GBP, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 29, 2024, to October 28, 2026.

This tender for a satellite broadband service aimed at schools presents an opportunity for suppliers with expertise in postal and telecommunications services. Businesses dealing in technology installations and services, particularly in satellite broadband solutions, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The contract's duration provides stability for businesses aiming for long-term partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

Supply, installation and service to a range of schools of a satellite broadband service for the purpose of testing the suitability of the technology for potential wider deployment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dc1fc3-418a-46c8-a221-40cb3f119421 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2024 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,175 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 18:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dc1fc3-418a-46c8-a221-40cb3f119421

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dc1fc3-418a-46c8-a221-40cb3f119421
  3rd May 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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