---
title: "LAP - Communications & Security Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ae9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SW)"
published: "2021-12-21"
---

# LAP - Communications & Security Partner

Buyer: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ae9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Learning Academy Partnership (SW) involves a tender titled "LAP - Communications & Security Partner," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is set in the UK, region UKK4, and is currently in the Award stage after completion. The tender deadline was 2nd February 2021, with contracts expected to be signed shortly after for a value of £750,000, deploying solutions necessary for broadband, telephony, and online security for the Trust's schools. The contract is designed to ensure service through a competitive procedure with negotiation to mitigate risks posed by potential delays in telecommunications implementation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering integrated broadband and telephony solutions tailored to educational institutions. Companies that can provide a comprehensive suite encompassing WAN services, managed VoIP, and associated support and maintenance stand to benefit greatly from the competitive nature of this procurement. As the Trust anticipates substantial growth in the number of schools it serves, bidders with a strong track record in delivering scalable technologies and services will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement initiative.

## Notice

Provision of broadband, telephony and online security solution for all schools in the Trust and any others that may join the Trust in the lifetime of the Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of broadband, telephony and online security solution for all schools in the Trust and any others that may join the Trust in the lifetime of the Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031968-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SW) |
| Additional buyers | LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST) |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOTT |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ12 3SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Kingsteignton East |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 19:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031968-2021
- 15 Jan 2021 at 19:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000915-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.computeam.co.uk
- https://www.lapsw.co.uk
- https://www.lapsw.co.uk/2021/01/15/tendering-opportunity/

## Provenance

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