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title: "ICT2018-045 RM1045/DfE Breakfix"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de7a4ca2-94bd-494b-92ff-dd5b8206488e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-03-28"
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# ICT2018-045 RM1045/DfE Breakfix

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7a4ca2-94bd-494b-92ff-dd5b8206488e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ICT2018-045 RM1045/DfE Breakfix" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on IT services, specifically for Local Area Network core switch and firewall break/fix replacement. The contract, valued at £228,549, initiated through a selective procurement method and was established as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 December 2018, and the contract is set to run from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020, with delivery addresses covering the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies capable of providing reliable break/fix solutions for network infrastructure could find substantial growth potential, given the contract's length and value. Suppliers with experience in call-off contracts and established frameworks will be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Local Area Network - Core switch & firewall break/fix replacement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,549 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAISY COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 09:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4
- 27 Mar 2019 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4
- 27 Mar 2019 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4
- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afa997-2298-4765-ad4f-f92c301116d4
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9fbd56a-45dd-4033-8b1c-cc252beb448b
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/314709fa-6562-421e-9e94-5792b49f1f6e
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d2d0283-dfd5-49ba-b31b-93b7114473e7
  Contract

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