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title: "Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047128"
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buyer: "HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# Invitation to Tender for Broadband Network Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: HERTS FOR LEARNING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047128

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## Summary

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.

## 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 with optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039180-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 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 | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039180-2024
- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018915-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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