Connect the Classroom
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Published
18 Oct 2023
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-040cf3
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Main category
- services
- Contract locations
- North West England
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Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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