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title: "Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision"
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# Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b7f

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the provision of internet and Wi-Fi services to enhance the student experience at their managed accommodation facilities. The tender, titled "Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision," falls under the services category with a classification of internet services (CPV 72400000). The contract has a total estimated value of £2,500,000 and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the bid opening on 11 April 2022 and a final submission deadline of the same day, with the potential for contract extensions over a five-year period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internet and Wi-Fi provision, to expand their operations within the education sector. Suppliers should have a demonstrated capability to deliver tailored internet services that cater specifically to the needs of university students, including technical support and user-friendly access. Companies interested in providing innovative solutions to enhance digital connectivity in such settings will find this contract aligns with their expertise and growth strategies.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for an experienced provider that could help to enhance the student experience by providing quality wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. The providers needed to be competent and experienced in providing internet and Wi-Fi services, while understanding the needs of students in regard to internet and Wi-Fi provision. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Lincoln have appointed an experienced supplier to provide wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. This service was being outsourced for the first time except for one accommodation block that is already externally provided. TUPE transfer of staff was not considered to apply. The providers needed to be competent and experienced internet and Wi-Fi providers and understand the specific needs of students and nuances in providing internet and Wi-Fi to students in a university setting. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln and includes, but is not limited to, the following: a simple log in process, the ability to roam across campus, guest log-in access, in room individual network provision and a dedicated 24/7/365 support helpline. The helpline offers students (of all technical ability) support with their registration, with logging in and with onboarding of their various devices. The University therefore required commitment from the provider that they will enhance the student experience through this contract. The University wished to partner with an innovative, committed, and forward-thinking provider who'll work in conjunction with staff and students to drive a culture that innovates in order to enhance the student experience. The provider will undertake an active role throughout the life of the contract to regularly engage with stakeholders especially in relation to internet and Wi-Fi provision. This includes regular reviews of the service, audits, expert analysis of data and suggestions to improve the service delivery.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months.

Renewal: After 5 years there is an option to extend the contract, for 2 periods of 12 month, in accordance with the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019073-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,099,192 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASK4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019073-2022
- 25 Feb 2022 at 18:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005347-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699758915
- https://www.ask4.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Internet-services./MW7G9U7U93

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