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Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED

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Award

05 Dec 2024 at 09:55

Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Herts for Learning Limited (HFL) has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement to provide broadband network services to schools and education settings within Hertfordshire, including Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) with a setting in the region. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement," fell under the services category, primarily targeting internet service providers (ISP) in the industry. This procurement followed an open procedure and culminated in the award of a contract estimated at £10,000,000 to RM Education Ltd on 5th December 2024. The framework aims to facilitate high-speed network connections in line with national fibre roll-out initiatives, mandating schools to transition from copper-based connections to fibre solutions.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband network services, particularly those capable of managing wide area networks and offering fibre-based solutions. The framework can be notably beneficial for service providers looking to establish or expand their presence in the education sector within Hertfordshire. Additionally, businesses with expertise in delivering EoFTTC, FTTC, and SOGEA services are well-suited to participate in such tenders, contributing to modernising educational infrastructures as per government recommendations. Consequently, this creates a competitive environment where capable entities can leverage their technology and services to secure significant contracts through public procurement processes.

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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 with optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039180-2024
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
Large

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

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