---
title: "Framework for the Provision of Broadband Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049701"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEART ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2024-08-30"
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# Framework for the Provision of Broadband Services

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049701

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027837-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000,000 |
| Lots value | £165,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 18:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027837-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://cimple.uk/detail/424046
- https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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