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title: "Future Schools Network Service for educational establishments in Hampshire - AWARD"
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# Future Schools Network Service for educational establishments in Hampshire - AWARD

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87b3cc9f-e233-4e62-9321-0447e8d39b45

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Future Schools Network Service for educational establishments in Hampshire," is being conducted by Hampshire County Council. The process is currently at the award stage, with an active award made on 26th October 2021. This project belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2021 and will span four years, concluding on 31st October 2025. Suppliers were required to submit their tender return documents by 2:00 PM on 5th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the educational sector, particularly those proficient in WAN services. Companies with experience in delivering network solutions and related services are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. With a total contract value of £16 million, businesses that can provide reliable and effective technology solutions to educational establishments in Hampshire could see substantial growth as a result of their involvement in this procurement process.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection for the provision of a single supplier framework to facilitate WAN connectivity and other services for educational establishments in Hampshire. The Framework will commence on 1st November 2021 and will be for a period of four years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 5th August 2021. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Your completed 'Tender Return Document(s)' should be submitted via 'In-tend' by 2pm on Thursday 5th August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20a517b-6e45-4f25-8157-d446ffb99ec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,047,795 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALK STRAIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20a517b-6e45-4f25-8157-d446ffb99ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20a517b-6e45-4f25-8157-d446ffb99ec9
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire

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