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title: "Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework"
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buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8816f725-87ce-460e-82c2-27a4c850e120

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## Summary

The Warrington Borough Council has completed a tender for a "Wireless-as-a-Service for Schools Framework," aimed at providing schools in the North West of England with a comprehensive wireless networking solution. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th December 2017. The contract commenced on 1st February 2018 and will run until 31st January 2020. The total value of the contract is £120,000, and it is classified under the category of computer network services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer managed wireless networking solutions. Companies that possess experience in high-speed network deployment and management, particularly within educational settings, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating, as the framework seeks to support diverse supplier engagement.

## Notice

Single supplier framework for the provision of a wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) for schools. The WaaS shall offer schools an affordable fully managed, secure, high-speed, agile wireless networking solution that can be deployed on school networks to provide resilient and improved Wi-Fi performance to support schools increasing demand and rising expectations of mobility network access for teaching and learning. The Council shall place a "Call-Off Order" under a Framework Agreement for each school that takes up the WaaS offer. The Council does not commit to a minimum level of service or volume of orders it will only place orders with the Provider as schools take up the service from the Council's ICT Service for Schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289963-0d23-4bfc-a094-8bce8e31b717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JADE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 07:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289963-0d23-4bfc-a094-8bce8e31b717
- 21 Nov 2017 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289963-0d23-4bfc-a094-8bce8e31b717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289963-0d23-4bfc-a094-8bce8e31b717
  21st November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3fed20b2-a5b4-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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