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title: "Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)"
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# Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef73d664-ed95-4c1a-ae2d-a7cb50f1802d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the North Tyneside Council as the buying organisation, which is seeking to award the contract titled "Award of Northern Grid for Learning 2017-2017 (Final 4 months of 3 year contract)." This contract falls within the ICT Broadband services sector and is located in the North East of England. Currently at the Award stage, the contract is valued at £52,092.91 and is set to commence on 1st April 2017, concluding on 31st July 2017. The tender period ended on 30th March 2017, and the procurement method used was a limited one, allowing for the contract to be awarded without prior publication of a notice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the ICT sector, especially those specialising in broadband services for educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver reliable broadband solutions and excellent value for money will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the funding model through schools, SMEs engaged in the educational services market could particularly benefit from this opportunity, positioning themselves to expand their operations while contributing to the technological needs of local councils and schools.

## Notice

Award Notice - The Authority, along with 6 other Local Authority 's (LA), is a stakeholder in National Grid For Learning (NGFL). The NGFL is the regional procurement vehicle for ICT Broadband services. The company provides demonstrable best value for the region. This is 100% funded by schools through a Service Level Agreement. The Authority's hold this regionally until July 2017 on behalf of the other LA's Value (PS): 52,092.91 Quotation or tender recommended for acceptance: 8(3) Main aim of recommendation(s): Renew broadband provision on behalf of schools and the Council. The value of the contract is a maximum annual fee. Last 4 months 1st April - 31st July 2017 Contract Implications if not approved: Loss of service and reputation to the Council and Schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ba15c8-785a-455a-9893-529568dfc9c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,092 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN GRID FOR LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ba15c8-785a-455a-9893-529568dfc9c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ba15c8-785a-455a-9893-529568dfc9c7
  17th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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