--- title: "The provision of a Managed Service for Student Residences Data Network at Staffordshire University" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028754" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028754" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028754.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028754.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-01-04" --- # The provision of a Managed Service for Student Residences Data Network at Staffordshire University Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028754 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028754) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028754.json) ## Summary Staffordshire University is seeking a managed service provider for the upgrade, management, and administration of its Resident Network communications service, known as ResNet, over a contract period of 3 to 4 years beginning in August 2021. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on local area network services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 12 February 2021. The physical delivery location is within Stoke-on-Trent, UK. This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in data network management and support services, especially those with experience in providing Internet and IPTV solutions for residential customers. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in upgrading and managing network infrastructures, as well as offering comprehensive helpdesk support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, making it an ideal prospect for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the higher education sector. ## Notice Staffordshire University has provided Residential Network communications services in Student Accommodation (a.k.a. ResNet) since 2013 and upon expiry at the designated date, intends to continue to outsource the requirement to an external service provider from the start of the 2021/22 academic year. The University is looking to appoint a managed service provider to upgrade, manage and administer ResNet over the next 3 to 4-year period. At this stage it is anticipated that the new data network will be installed and operational by September 2021. Project Scope To select a Managed Service Partner to provide a fully managed Residential Network communications service for residential users at University halls of residences (around 1,036 bedrooms and associated kitchens at January 2021). The scope of the intended solution will include the provision of Internet and IPTV to residents and conference delegates based in the residences. Scope will include transition from, and upgrade to, the current solution, implementation and management of the new solution, ownership of active hardware and provision of complete helpdesk support processes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Staffordshire University has provided Residential Network communications services in Student Accommodation (a.k.a. ResNet) since 2013 and upon expiry at the designated date, intends to continue to outsource the requirement to an external service provider from the start of the 2021/22 academic year. The University is looking to appoint a managed service provider to upgrade, manage and administer ResNet over the next 3 to 4-year period. At this stage it is anticipated that the new data network will be installed and operational by September 2021. Project Scope To select a Managed Service Partner to provide a fully managed Residential Network communications service for residential users at University halls of residences (around 1,036 bedrooms and associated kitchens at January 2021). The scope of the intended solution will include the provision of Internet and IPTV to residents and conference delegates based in the residences. Scope will include transition from, and upgrade to, the current solution, implementation and management of the new solution, ownership of active hardware and provision of complete helpdesk support processes. Renewal: 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000013-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32423000 - Network hubs - 72315000 - Data network management and support services - 72710000 - Local area network services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2021 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000013-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.procontract.due-north.com - http://www.staffs.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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