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Published 25 Feb 2022, 18:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision

Authority: University of Lincoln (Education)

ServicesOpen procedureSME suitable

Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32)IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF3)

Published estimate£2,500,000exc. VAT56% below published estimate

Submissions closed 11 Apr 2022awarded 24 Jun 2022

Awarded to ASK4 Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This is a Contract Award Notice for an experienced provider that could help to enhance the student experience by providing quality wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. The providers needed to be competent and experienced in providing internet and Wi-Fi services, while understanding the needs of students in regard to internet and Wi-Fi provision. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln.

CPV: Data-communications equipment · Internet network · Internet services · Networks · Wireless telecommunications system

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published

Lot #1The University of Lincoln have appointed an experienced supplier to provide wired…AwardedRenewalPublished value£2,500,000

The University of Lincoln have appointed an experienced supplier to provide wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. This service was being outsourced for the first time except for one accommodation block that is already externally provided. TUPE transfer of staff was not considered to apply. The providers needed to be competent and experienced internet and Wi-Fi providers and understand the specific needs of students and nuances in providing internet and Wi-Fi to students in a university setting. The service shall be further tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln and includes, but is not limited to, the following: a simple log in process, the ability to roam across campus, guest log-in access, in room individual network provision and a dedicated 24/7/365 support helpline. The helpline offers students (of all technical ability) support with their registration, with logging in and with onboarding of their various devices. The University therefore required commitment from the provider that they will enhance the student experience through this contract.

The University wished to partner with an innovative, committed, and forward-thinking provider who'll work in conjunction with staff and students to drive a culture that innovates in order to enhance the student experience. The provider will undertake an active role throughout the life of the contract to regularly engage with stakeholders especially in relation to internet and Wi-Fi provision. This includes regular reviews of the service, audits, expert analysis of data and suggestions to improve the service delivery.

Delivery: East Midlands · Lincolnshire

Extensions: There is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months. · After 5 years there is an option to extend the contract, for 2 periods of 12 month, in accordance with the contract.Variant bids: not allowed

32400000 Networks 32412110 Internet network 32510000 Wireless telecommunications system 32581000 Data-communications equipment

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Quality: 60%Price: 40%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality: 60
Price: 40

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 25 Feb 2022, 18:15 GMT
Last source update: 12 Jul 2022, 16:05 BST
Award evaluation window: 11 Apr 2022 – …
Authority reference: 341
FTS notice number: 2022/S 000-019073
Classification (CPV): Data-communications equipmentInternet networkInternet servicesNetworksWireless telecommunications system
Delivery area: East Midlands (UKF3)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b7f Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: In support of the University's strategic objective to have employable and successful graduates, the successful tenderer will be required to deliver the careers and employability schedule included within the contract terms and conditions.

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period following electronic notification (minimum of 15 calendar days for any other means of communication) to applicants of the award decision.
This notification will provide the information that tenderers are legally entitled to regarding the award decision. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699758915 GO Reference: GO-2022712-PRO-20592579

How it was run

Official notice

Submission deadline: 11 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST
Submission channel: {"written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 11 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST

Timeline

11 Apr 2022 → 12 Jul 2022 · 3 dates

Submission deadline
11 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST
Bids opened
11 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST
Notice published
12 Jul 2022, 16:05 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Jul 2022

Status changed to complete
12 Jul 2022, 16:05 BST
Buyer details updated
12 Jul 2022, 16:05 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £1,099,1931 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 44 from SMEs

Contracts signed 1latest 24 Jun 2022

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
ASK4 LimitedSMEStudent Accommodation Internet and WIFI ProvisionSubcontracting: Subcontractor will in part be responsible for the physical installation of equipment on site (overseen by ASK4 employees)	£1,099,193 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Student Accommodation Internet and WIFI Provision · ASK4 LimitedSME
Signed
24 Jun 2022
Value
£1,099,193
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
4bids · 4 electronic	4	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Lincoln

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Brayford Pool,, Lincoln, East Midlands, LN6 7TSContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

ASK4 LimitedAwarded supplier03980594 ASK4, Devonshire Green House, 14 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S1 4JLContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria