Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool,
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Contact
Vasos Melides
Telephone
+44 1522837188
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision
Reference number
341
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72400000 - Internet services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,099,192.5
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance
Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-005347
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
341
Title
Student Accommodation Internet and WIFI Provision
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASK4 Limited
ASK4, Devonshire Green House, 14 Fitzwilliam Street
Sheffield
S1 4JL
Telephone
+44 1143033212
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
National registration number
03980594
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,099,192.5
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 20 %
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Subcontractor will in part be responsible for the physical installation of equipment on site (overseen by ASK4 employees)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699758915
GO Reference: GO-2022712-PRO-20592579
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Telephone
+44 1522837188
Country
United Kingdom