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Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

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Award

14 May 2024 at 15:28

Tender

02 May 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Herts for Learning Limited has issued an active tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement" in the services category. The procurement process involves seeking suitable broadband network services for schools and education settings within Hertfordshire, aiming to transition to fibre solutions from copper-based connections. The tender is in the open stage with a contract value of £10,000,000 and a submission deadline on June 3, 2024. The buying organisation is located in Stevenage, UK.

This active tender for broadband network services in Hertfordshire presents opportunities for suppliers offering internet service provider services to compete for a substantial contract value. Businesses specialised in delivering broadband network solutions to educational settings would be well-suited to engage in this tender process. The framework agreement allows for a contract period of 1440 days with potential renewal options, aligning with the Government's fibre roll-out strategy for schools.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: 2 years followed by 2 optional extensions of 12 months each at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0456d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015354-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Wiley
Contact Email
nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

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