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title: "Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad21517b-18e0-4c84-9f7b-ecb128bf57cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking bids for the project titled "Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5." This initiative falls under the network equipment category and aims to supply 14,000 4G Router devices to facilitate online learning for school children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The process is currently at the Award stage, having a total contract value of £351,120. Key dates include a tender end date of 23 February 2021 and a contract period commencing from 24 February 2021 and concluding on 31 July 2021. The procurement method employed is limited, using competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in network equipment or technology solutions geared towards educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they may bring innovative solutions to meet the needs of the Department for Education. The potential for engagement in a project of this scale can foster business growth, create partnerships, and expand market reach for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of 14,000 4G Router devices to enable school children to access online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c74a38c-5aa7-493b-87b6-bb06429d02ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £351,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £351,120 |
| 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 | M60 7RA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c74a38c-5aa7-493b-87b6-bb06429d02ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c74a38c-5aa7-493b-87b6-bb06429d02ee
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa105f2f-bd1f-4dcc-82c2-b4b603101fe3
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