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Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Herts for Learning Limited, has issued an Invitation to Tender for a Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on Internet service providers ISP. The tender is open for interested suppliers, with a tender period ending on 29th July 2024. The contract is set to start on 2nd September 2024 and end on 1st September 2028, providing a clear timeline for interested parties.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the broadband network services industry to compete for a framework agreement to provide high-speed network connections to schools in Hertfordshire. Suppliers capable of delivering fibre-based solutions like EoFTTC, FTTC, and SOGEA are well-suited to participate in this procurement. The procurement method is an open procedure designed to be above threshold, offering a transparent and fair process for interested parties to engage with the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

HFL has elected to reprocure a Framework for the provision of suitable broadband network services for schools, and education settings within Hertfordshire including MATs with a setting in Hertfordshire. The Supplier will provide a fully managed wide area broadband network to enable a high-speed network connection to eligible settings. In line with Government recommendations and the national fibre roll out, schools are expected to move off copper-based connections and move over to fibre solutions. Suppliers are required to continue delivering EoFTTC, FTTC and SOGEA where is it available locally. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d58c8734-e79f-4da6-b70b-f0ae9cf739ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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