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Future Network for Schools (FN4S) Service for educational establishments in Hampshire and Southampton

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2022 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council (HCC) has completed a public procurement process for the "Future Network for Schools (FN4S) Service," aimed at educational establishments in Hampshire and Southampton. This framework, which will provide a managed internet access service, is classified under the CPV codes for Networks (32400000). The open procedure tender was initially scheduled to close on 19 August 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 10 December 2021 and concluding on 9 December 2025. The overall budget for this project is £4,047,795.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer scalable and flexible managed services tailored for educational institutions. Companies that provide features such as firewalling, web filtering, VPN connectivity, and robust service delivery support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the established relationship between the supplied services and schools' operational needs, businesses that can demonstrate a strong service catalogue and efficient service delivery will find advantageous prospects within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Network for Schools (FN4S) Service for educational establishments in Hampshire and Southampton

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council (HCC) is seeking to create a single supplier framework called Future Network for Schools, that will provide a reliable, scalable, flexible and affordable managed internet access service for Schools, Academies and other educational establishments within Hampshire and Southampton. The new service will need to provide a range of features including (but not limited to) firewalling, web filtering and reporting, safeguarding, VPN connectivity, DNS, anti-virus, and remote access services. Under the framework, schools will have a direct relationship with the supplier for the provision of all service operations, delivery, support and service desk, ordering and billing. HCC will not be directly involved in any of these activities. The successful supplier will need to provide schools with an online service catalogue from which services can be ordered. The council cannot guarantee or give any assurances as to the volume of schools entering into an agreement with the service provider via the framework agreement. Schools must determine for themselves whether the framework service provider, and call off terms and conditions, and other framework documents are acceptable to their organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-752258a1-3444-463c-8fbc-67d6c15c9843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c74ff9-b06e-4427-a66b-454647930288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,047,795 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 9 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALK STRAIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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