---
title: "Connect the Classroom"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040cf3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2023-10-18"
---

# Connect the Classroom

Buyer: CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040cf3

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## Summary

The Cranmer Education Trust, a UK-based buyer organisation, has recently completed a procurement process named "Connect the Classroom." The procurement involved the installation of hardware infrastructure to enhance WiFi connectivity across three schools in Oldham. This tender was conducted through a limited procurement method with extreme urgency due to a strict deadline for project completion by March 2024.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in hardware installation services and network infrastructure. Businesses experienced in providing cabling, data points, and network switches for educational settings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to support educational institutions in improving technology infrastructure promptly to avoid disruptions to teaching and learning activities, creating a niche market for successful contractors.

## Notice

This notice is for information only. Direct award via the SBS framework. Contract has already been awarded. Installation of infrastructure for the DfE's Connect the Classroom to improve WiFi connectivity across the trust estate - there are 3 schools covered in this notice. The DfE approved the works in October 2023, works must currently be completed by March 2024 leaving no time for a formal tender whilst avoiding disruption to teaching and learning during term time. Following legal advice, the trust has used an approved framework (SBS) to award a call-off contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cabling, data points and network switches to improve WiFi across three school estates (St Anne's Academy, Middleton / East Crompton St George's Primary School, Shaw / Mayfield Primary School, Oldham) in accordance with the DfE's specification for Connect the Classroom. Works approved by DfE in October 2023 and have to be completed by March 2024 hence the approach for a direct award through an approved framework. Additional information: Agreement may be extended by DfE.

### Procurement Information

Cabling, data points and network switches to improve WiFi across the school estate (in this instance, 3 schools), in accordance with the DfE's specification for Connect the Classroom. Works approved by DfE in October 2023 and currently have to be completed by March 2024 hence the approach for a direct award through an approved framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030732-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,029 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030732-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cranmereducationtrust.com/

## Provenance

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