Provision of Gigabit Connectivity to Schools under the School Gigabit Connectivity Programme (Lot 3)
Department For Education · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Gigabit Connectivity to Schools under the School Gigabit Connectivity Programme (Lot 3)
Awarded 05 Feb 2024
Awarded05 Feb 2024
Value£6,070,708.00
SupplierVirgin Media Business
AgencyDepartment For Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Ended 7mo ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 5 Feb 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026
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Department For Education awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business for the provision of gigabit-capable connections to schools detailed in the tender pack, under Lot 3 of the School Gigabit Connectivity Programme.
The contract value is £6,070,708.
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