Contract for the Provision, Support and Maintenance of Broadband to Schools
Details
- Buyer
- Knowsley Council
- Supplier(s)
- ADEPT TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED
- Value
- £830,000
- Duration
- 4 years
- Published
- 5 April 2023
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Under the scope of lot 1 of the RM3808 framework, this contract is for a supplier to provide a broadband connection and SD-WAN solution to replace the current broadband connection & IPVPN network provision to up to 48 Primary & Special Schools within the Local Authority boundary and for others who may wish to join in the future. This will require the selected provider to work proactively with the Council and provide a solution whist at the same time understanding the Council’s current and emerging business needs during the life of the contract to ensure maximum value for money is achieved to meet challenging efficiency targets.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date1 April 2023
- Completed: Award published5 April 2023Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date30 September 2026in 4 days
About the buyer
Knowsley Council runs as a Merseyside local authority, and buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service with St Helens, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport and Rochdale councils. Suppliers register free on the Chest, the shared e-tendering portal for tender opportunities. Higher-value contracts also appear on Contracts Finder, with the largest posted to Find a Tender. Dynamic Purchasing Systems give suppliers an open route in, rather than a fixed approved list. Quotations cover smaller requirements, while formal tenders are run for larger projects. A dedicated business growth team runs Meet the Buyer events to connect local firms with opportunities.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Knowsley Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and architectural and engineering services.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@knowsley-council.gov |
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