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title: "Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af0e44bc-ce46-4545-b88d-301db942e3fa"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af0e44bc-ce46-4545-b88d-301db942e3fa

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England recently completed a tender process titled "Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config," aimed at purchasing data services for up to 150,000 routers. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72300000, was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £268,800. The contract period spans from 11 December 2020 to 31 July 2021. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2 December 2020 and the award date on 11 December 2020, with the award notice published on 12 January 2021.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data services sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of SIM cards and router technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, given the purchasing authority's openness to engaging different suppliers under this framework. Companies capable of supplying 2G, UMTS, HSDPA, LTE, and 4G technology would be well-suited to compete for future contracts related to similar projects.

## Notice

Purchase of data provision for up to 150,000 routers with technology types including support of 2G/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA/LTE/4G. Initial order of 5,000 single network SIMs and sufficient roaming SIMs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf5f6b-676b-43c3-b425-ae92a84acab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABZORB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf5f6b-676b-43c3-b425-ae92a84acab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf5f6b-676b-43c3-b425-ae92a84acab3
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eea3b554-c987-4528-a8ef-5fb01a9b2643
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