---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0456d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED"
published: "2024-05-14"
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# Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0456d1

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## Summary

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.

## 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.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015354-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2ST |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015354-2024
- 2 May 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014187-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/
- https://www.hfleducation.org
- https://www.hfleducation.org/

## Provenance

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