Tender

Framework for the Provision of Broadband Services

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

HEART Academies Trust is in the tender stage of procuring a single supplier for a framework for the provision of Broadband Services, valued at £165,000,000. The services fall under the Internet Services category (CPV 72400000) and will cater to the education sector and other small to medium-sized public sector organisations across the UK. The contract is set to begin on 25th October 2024 and end on 24th October 2028. Key deadlines include a tender period ending on 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM and a bid opening at 1:00 PM on the same day. The procurement follows an open procedure in line with GPA standards.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in broadband services, including leased lines, failover lines, FTTP connections, wireless access points, and VOIP telephony services. Ideal participants would be companies capable of demonstrating high technical competency and value for money. SMEs with experience in serving the public sector, particularly in the education sector, stand to benefit substantially by securing a position in this long-term, high-value contract.

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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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049701
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027837-2024
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
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

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9TR
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
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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