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title: "Connect the Classroom - Manor Academy - AWARD"
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# Connect the Classroom - Manor Academy - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e44d0c7e-24e3-493e-81e4-e29624a68364

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Connect the Classroom - Manor Academy - AWARD" was conducted by IN-TEND LIMITED, aimed at providing a comprehensive wireless networking solution under the DfE Connect the Classroom scheme. This initiative falls within the industry category of Networks and includes a contract period starting from 29 November 2021 and ending on 29 November 2022. The tender was open until 22 November 2021, with the award notice published on 30 November 2021. It seeks to improve WiFi coverage and performance at Manor Academy, located in Nottingham (postal code NG17 8HP).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions, particularly small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative wireless technology to enhance educational environments. Companies like Dataspires Solutions Limited and Westend WiFi Limited have already engaged in this tender, highlighting a competitive landscape for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, reliable WiFi solutions. This project not only opens doors for direct collaboration with educational institutions but also enhances the potential for establishing ongoing partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

Manor Academy is eligible for the DFE Connect the Classroom scheme. The DfE Connect the Classroom programme aims to provide the school with a comprehensive wireless networking solution that covers wireless access points. Manor Academy network consists of HP POE edge and core switching. Currently the Academy is running TP Link as its wireless solution and the site has decent site coverage internally. However, external WiFi coverage is limited and in some internal areas, WiFi is weak. The business objectives covered by this project, is to ensure we are providing a comprehensive WiFi solution, allowing teachers and students to make good use of technology, impacting the teaching and learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a21ee-da60-4f33-8a70-edd09048a105 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | IN-TEND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | IN-TEND E-TENDERING |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG17 8HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Ashfield |
| Electoral ward | Larwood |
| Westminster constituency | Ashfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DATASPIRES SOLUTIONS; WESTEND WIFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a21ee-da60-4f33-8a70-edd09048a105
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a21ee-da60-4f33-8a70-edd09048a105
- 30 Nov 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a21ee-da60-4f33-8a70-edd09048a105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a21ee-da60-4f33-8a70-edd09048a105
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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