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title: "School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3 (con_24409)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-03-01"
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# School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3 (con_24409)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e747c2f1-6ca3-4f01-9aaf-fdaced34b81c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the School Gigabit Connectivity Programme Lot 3. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £6,070,708. The contract period runs from 5th February 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was in the construction works category and the tender closed on 29th January 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those able to provide gigabit-capable connections for schools in England. SMEs with expertise in construction works may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Virgin Media Business was the successful supplier for this contract, aimed at enhancing connectivity for schools across the country.

## Notice

Provision of a gigabit capable connection to schools detailed in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c65e8-0843-4d9a-abcd-1f0745d47bd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,070,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,070,708 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 19:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c65e8-0843-4d9a-abcd-1f0745d47bd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c65e8-0843-4d9a-abcd-1f0745d47bd4
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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