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title: "Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc6d67d0-1ca0-40ec-9ed6-9aaaeb347b82"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc6d67d0-1ca0-40ec-9ed6-9aaaeb347b82

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Education, aiming to procure "Get Help With Tech SIM & Data Wave 4" which involves the delivery of 14,000 Sims with a 4G Data bundle to support vulnerable children in the UK during the pandemic. This project falls under the "Networks" industry category and has a total value of £700,000. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period closing on 2nd February 2021, while the contract period runs from 3rd February 2021 to 31st July 2021. The delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunication services and educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's nature, which is suited for companies capable of supplying technology resources and services to educational organisations. Businesses with experience in large-scale SIM and data delivery, as well as configuration services, would be particularly well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement process.

## Notice

14,000 Sims, 4G Data bundle and configuration services to support vulnerable children with access to the internet for remote learning during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f13c4b8-f6d8-4f00-bc9e-f65831de026e |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f13c4b8-f6d8-4f00-bc9e-f65831de026e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f13c4b8-f6d8-4f00-bc9e-f65831de026e
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27be93b7-a287-4319-b96c-c30dfcdcc9c5
  n/a

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