# Further Competition for the Provision of Hardware for the DFE 'Connect the Classroom' Project via the NHSSBS DWS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Durham County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Durham County Council](/buyers/durham-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [SWITCHSHOP LIMITED](/suppliers/switchshop/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,589,103
- Award date: 25 January 2023
- Published: 14 February 2023
- Contract start: 25 January 2023
- Contract end: 24 January 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc-614627
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b30a745-13cd-43c6-9061-757d5d6fa111

## Description

Switching and WiFi Hardware is required for the internal ICT team to provide to schools who require it as part of the DfE Connecting the Classroom project\. Due to the short timescale, a further competition was conducted via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions framework which invited all framework suppliers to participate\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d16771-23e2-4677-8194-4f2011b00ecc-614627)