Published date: 28 May 2025
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32500000
Network connectivity terminal emulation software package - 48216000
Location of contract
DL1 2AN
Value of contract
£163,741
Procurement reference
DPSFC-037
Published date
28 May 2025
Closing date
8 January 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 September 2024
Contract end date
28 February 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s).
2.2 The primary focus objective is to establish a suitable solution for a broadband and telephony provider to demonstrate value for money, efficient and consistent provision of service.
2.3 This tender is for a third-party provider to supply intra-site connectivity between all existing Trust schools. In addition, the provider will supply access to the Internet as well as VoIP services.
2.4 The current broadband service the customer currently has is FTTC broadband lines installed at the
Village and Gurney Pease Academy along with an ADSL broadband line at Marchbank Free School. The roll out is to be a staggered approach with one school, Gurnsey Pease, that has contract until October 2024 with the remaining sites on a rolling contract. The key requirement for the Trust is to ensure that there is a fail overline for broadband and the ability to flip to VPN.
2.5 The trust is looking to use a phased, 'roll out' approach in the implementation of this contract, for the current schools, however dates are not confirmed and may be subject to change. The final phasing will be agreed as part of mobilisation with the awarded Supplier and ongoing contract management.
2.6 During the contract period the Trust aim to ensure that the service is future proofed. The pricing schedule will allow suppliers to submitted optional costs where the Trust will have visibility of additional services. The Trust reserve the right to review the submitted costs with the awarded supplier and reserve the right to test the market prior to any additional commitments being made within this contract.
Award information
Awarded date
13 February 2024
Contract start date
1 September 2024
Contract end date
28 February 2027
Total value of contract
£163,741
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
INCOM BUSINESS SYSTEMS LIMITED
Address
Clarendon Road, Eccles
M30 9AL
GBReference
Companies House number: 02437211
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Rudd
Address
BISHOP WILKINSON HQ CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
SUNDERLAND
SR53NY
England
Telephone
07593447384
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