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title: "The Supply of Wi-fi Access Points including 7 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)"
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# The Supply of Wi-fi Access Points including 7 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f73c7a-0ba1-4497-9fd3-c9948b1538d5

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "The Supply of Wi-fi Access Points including 7 year Cloud Licenses" as part of the 'Connect the Classroom' project, valued at £173,744. This procurement, classified under the category of network routers, was conducted using a limited procurement method through competitive quotation. The contract was awarded on 21st December 2021, with a contract duration from 22nd December 2021 until 21st December 2028. The procurement specifically took place in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and connectivity solutions, particularly those that provide network equipment and related software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible as the procurement process was designed to encourage competitive quotations, making it ideal for innovative firms looking to expand their market presence within the education sector.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to provide WiFi Access Points for the Council to install within the second tranche of schools identified as part of the DfE funded 'Connect the Classroom' project including 7 year cloud licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc961d1-0240-4b79-b5df-e5456c8d2288 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,744 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers
- 48219500 - Switch or router software package

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc961d1-0240-4b79-b5df-e5456c8d2288

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc961d1-0240-4b79-b5df-e5456c8d2288
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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