Published date: 2 April 2023

Last edited date: 20 April 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 April 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Internet network - 32412110

Location of contract

S21 4DA

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

Broadband Tender

Published date

2 April 2023

Closing date

28 April 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We are tendering for broadband services for the LEARNERs' Trust. The LEARNERs' Trust is a medium to large Trust with eighteen open schools across Rotherham, Derbyshire and Derby. Our requirements are: Broadband for 18 schools:
o 80/20 FTTC for 15 schools
o 100/100 Leased line for Chaddesden Park Primary and High Greave Infants & Juniors

We are seeking to procure a service that provides: A total annual cost proposal;
• A clear indication of services provided as part of the fee;
• The variable costs for the proposal, including charge per new school/ ad-hoc advice, if
applicable;
• Any inflationary or other provisions for periodic increase in fees;
• Fees chargeable for additional services that are not included in as part of the annual cost
proposal;
• Fees for installation and equipment if applicable;
• Your firms approach to client management and how you offer ongoing support;
• Evidence of working with Multi Academy Trusts and/ or charitable trusts;
• Information regarding implementation
• Two references from organisations that you have worked with within the educational
sector;
• Compliance measures for meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act;
• Explanation of training/ events provided to clients. Are these FOC?
• What "added value" you can offer LEARNERs' Trust

All tenders must be complete and submitted to COO@learnerstrust.org by 23.59 on the 28th April 2023.

More information

Attachments

  • Broadband Tender - FAQ .pdf
  • Clarifications to bidders questions
  • Updated version uploaded 20.04.2023 due to error in original document

Additional text

Updated FAQ version uploaded 20.04.2023 due to error in original document

About the buyer

Contact name

Frances Cowell

Address

Eckington Business Centre 2,8 Gosber Street
SHEFFIELD
S214DA
England

Email

COO@learnerstrust.org