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Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement - AWARD

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

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05 Dec 2024 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Herts for Learning Limited has completed the award stage of their procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement." This contract aims to provide broadband network services to schools and educational settings within Hertfordshire. The tender falls under the industry category of Internet service providers (ISP) and encompasses a diverse geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The award was finalised on 5th December 2024, with RM Education Ltd being designated as the supplier.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing high-speed broadband and network services to expand their market reach within the educational sector. The contract stipulates the transition from copper-based connections to fibre solutions, aligning with government guidelines and the national fibre rollout. Given the broad scope and the regional requirements, companies specialising in fibre broadband, managed network services, and educational technology solutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth. Although the framework is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, organisations that can comply with the requirement for high-speed, reliable broadband services would be well-suited to this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement - AWARD

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a771ee-b18a-4a33-a647-16dfd62e7ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d2211d-855c-4eaf-a667-75463e3da55d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Wiley
Contact Email
nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org
Contact Phone
01438544464

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG1 2ST
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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