---
title: "Connectivity Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fce9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2021-12-03"
---

# Connectivity Services

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fce9

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Ormiston Academies Trust, which is seeking a contractor for "Connectivity Services," primarily in the education sector. The tender is classified under Internet service providers (CPV code 72411000) and is currently complete. The procurement method utilised was selective, following a restricted procedure, and the contract has been awarded. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £2,203,557, having been signed on 9th July 2021. The services are to be delivered at multiple locations across the UK, specifically for the Trust’s head office and its various academies.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband and voice services, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive E-Safety services alongside traditional connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete in this market. With a total of ten bids received, seven of which were from SMEs, the competitive landscape indicates a strong interest, making it an appealing avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

## Notice

Delivery of broadband, voice and E-safety services for the Trust's offices and academies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is seeking to procure a single contract for delivery of broadband services, voice services and E-Safety services suitable for Trust's head office and for all of the OAT academies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030067-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,203,557 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALK STRAIGHT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030067-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615657-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA36809

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