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title: "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED"
published: "2024-07-18"
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# Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d58c8734-e79f-4da6-b70b-f0ae9cf739ef

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Herts for Learning Limited, has issued an Invitation to Tender for a Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on Internet service providers ISP. The tender is open for interested suppliers, with a tender period ending on 29th July 2024. The contract is set to start on 2nd September 2024 and end on 1st September 2028, providing a clear timeline for interested parties.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the broadband network services industry to compete for a framework agreement to provide high-speed network connections to schools in Hertfordshire. Suppliers capable of delivering fibre-based solutions like EoFTTC, FTTC, and SOGEA are well-suited to participate in this procurement. The procurement method is an open procedure designed to be above threshold, offering a transparent and fair process for interested parties to engage with the buying organisation.

## Notice

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. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11
- 18 Jul 2024 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11
- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11
- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cf02a-9317-4165-a43d-e05f29174c11
  18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/

## Provenance

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