Tender

Framework for the Provision of Broadband Services

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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30 Aug 2024 at 18:31

Summary of the contracting process

The HEART Academies Trust is soliciting bids for a framework contract titled "Provision of Broadband Services". The procurement is currently in the tender stage and covers various industry categories, including telecommunications and internet services. The central aim is to engage a single supplier capable of delivering superior broadband management services catering to the education sector and other small to medium-sized public sector organisations. The service scope includes lease lines, failover lines, FTTP connections, wireless access points, and VOIP telephony services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 30th September 2024. The contract is valued at £165,000,000, set to commence on 25th October 2024 and conclude on 24th October 2028, with service delivery spanning across the United Kingdom and potentially other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in broadband and telecommunication services to expand their influence within the public sector. Companies with proven technical competencies and a commitment to delivering high-quality and economically efficient services are well-positioned to compete. This contract especially suits businesses that can provide comprehensive broadband solutions to educational and smaller public sector entities. Additionally, the selection process incorporates a balanced evaluation of commercial viability, service quality, and social value, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to grow their market presence.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Broadband Services

Notice Description

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will offer the best value for money, demonstrate technical competency and deliver all Broadband Services requirements as stated in this specification. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education sector and other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any public sector contracting authority. The Broadband Management Services will consist of, but are not restricted to: Broadband Services: lease lines, failover lines, FTTP connections. Wireless Access Points Telephony Services: Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Additional information: HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will offer the best value for money, demonstrate technical competency and deliver all Broadband Services requirements as stated in this specification. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education sector and other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any public sector contracting authority. The Broadband Management Services will consist of, but are not restricted to: Broadband Services: lease lines, failover lines, FTTP connections. Wireless Access Points Telephony Services: Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Evaluation Weighting: Commercial: 30.0% Quality: 50.0% Social: 20.0%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ac15d5-5a53-442f-80f1-046ce251380d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 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
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Zoe Court
Contact Email
zoe.court@value-match.co.uk
Contact Phone
07957 110 938

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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