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title: "Connect the Classroom - Selston High School - AWARD"
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# Connect the Classroom - Selston High School - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d4fb006-395a-4921-ac4a-8cd0d6e0fb6e

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## Summary

IN-TEND LIMITED is conducting an open tender for the award titled "Connect the Classroom - Selston High School." This procurement falls under the category of Networks and involves the enhancement of wireless networking solutions at Selston High School, located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The tender period has now concluded, ending on 22 November 2021, and the contract period is set from 29 November 2021 to 29 November 2022. The initiative aims to address inadequate wifi coverage and outdated technology to foster a better learning environment through improved wireless access.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in wireless networking solutions, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its suitability for such organisations. Companies capable of providing advanced networking equipment and installation services in a school environment will likely benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

Selston High 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. Selston School currently has an Arube Chassis Core swich and is currently having Zyxel edge switching installed, running a minimum of a 10GB link to each cabinet. The current Wifi provision is supplied by Ruckus. The Wifi is now quite old and is out of support/licencing. Coverage is generally adequate although some areas are weak. Speed is generally ok although some areas are slow. Most cabinets have POE provision. Cabling is currently cat5e and Cat6 to the AP's. 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/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e |
| 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

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e
- 30 Nov 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3d3d29-cd99-4cd4-bf05-70a7c2710b7e
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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