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title: "Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet"
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# Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d70f4e4e-cfa0-4f30-9af1-098c33c31871

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## Summary

The University of Chichester has awarded a contract for "Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet," providing internet services for student accommodation locations in Chichester. The contract, valued at £540,000 GBP, was awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2031. The tender deadline for submissions was May 31, 2024, highlighting the need for service continuity from July 1, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender opportunity for Specialist Student Accommodation WiFi and Internet services by The University of Chichester presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the internet services industry, to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, given the suitability for SMEs indicated in the tender. Businesses interested in providing internet services for student accommodations should consider this tender and ensure compliance with the contract duration and service continuity requirements outlined in the procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Chichester's student accommodation is situated on its two Campuses, and at the off-campus locations of Stocksbridge and Fishbourne. These comprise of around 1200 rooms in purpose built blocks of various sizes. The accommodation is provided with internet access, hard-wired to rooms and communal areas, and with WiFi throughout. Some existing equipment is nearing ""end of life" and requires a refresh. A full list of existing equipment is given in the Tender Document (Appendices 4 & 5). Two key requirements for the provision are service continuity from 1 July 2024 and the potential to novate part or all of the contract a some point in the future to an accommodation partner. Further detail is provided in the Tender Document. There is no need to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' as all tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. But please do send your completed submission to the University by the closing date (31/05/24 @ 12:00 GMT mid day), to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. Tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d4b18d-4070-4a57-af62-bd8c05fb6db2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d4b18d-4070-4a57-af62-bd8c05fb6db2
- 13 May 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023c37b9-4987-4049-a172-df983bba7b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d4b18d-4070-4a57-af62-bd8c05fb6db2
  27th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023c37b9-4987-4049-a172-df983bba7b44
  13th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3dda82e-38eb-436b-a174-b94e9d263f75
  This document describes the requirement and provides a standard format for responses. All details for contacting the university and for submission are contained within this document. The document and any subsequently published Q&A will be available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders
- https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders
  All details for contacting the University and for submission are contained within the document tender document available at this URL. The document and any subsequent questions and answers will be published at this URL.

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