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Monday, 12 September 2011 00:00 |
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Procurement News Update - September 2011
The procurement is nearing the final stages. By 16th September the four remaining bidders must have submitted their responses to our formal Invitation To Tender. Northern Grid and its technical advisers will review the submissions and carry out a full analysis. On October 17th, we expect to identify the preferred provider who will be invited to enter into a contract with Northern Grid to provide broadband connectivity for our schools in the North East region.
After October half term, we will be able to provide schools with full details of broadband options and prices. We will contact each school individually and post some information on the Northern Grid website. However, as pricing will be commercially confidential, Northern Grid will provide costs direct to schools.
If you want more information on the broadband procurement please contact Northern Grid at
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 Make sure you get all the information you need to benefit from Northern Grid's experience and expertise when you renew your broadband contract.
The broadband Northern Grid provides to schools and Local Authorities is currently provided through Easynet. Our contract with Easynet will expire on July 31st 2012 and Northern Grid is going through a procurement process to identify who will provide our connectivity after this date.
This briefing note has been produced to provide head teachers with the information they need about the current procurement.
Heads can complete and return the Expression of Interest to ensure that they keep informed of developments.
See what other schools say about our service on the About Us page.
 Download Expression of Interest form
 Download Briefing Note for Head Teachers
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