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title: "IT Connectivity Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# IT Connectivity Services

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc453086-baa1-4b8d-88af-e3e55f519b1d

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## Summary

Ormiston Academies Trust has successfully completed a tender for IT Connectivity Services, valued at £345,000. This procurement was conducted under the open procedure and includes the provision of voice circuits, broadband/internet, and e-safety services for all academies and the head office. The award notice was published on 9th December 2016, following the end of the tender period on 12th August 2016. The contract commenced on 1st November 2016 and is set to continue until 31st October 2021, with delivery locations covering the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on connectivity solutions such as telephony and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider bidding as they may effectively compete against larger firms like Virgin Media Business and Softcat, which have also been awarded contracts in this process. Companies that provide innovations in e-safety and scalable connectivity solutions will be particularly well-suited to take advantage of similar future tenders.

## Notice

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has taken the strategic decision to centralise the procurement and delivery of IT Connectivity Services. This includes voice circuits (telephony), broadband/internet and e-safety for all of its academies and head office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e095e2-33a0-4fbe-934c-7a2844e2c2ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1RY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT; TALK STRAIGHT GROUP; VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e095e2-33a0-4fbe-934c-7a2844e2c2ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e095e2-33a0-4fbe-934c-7a2844e2c2ef
  9th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135554
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk

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