Framework Agreement for Connectivity Services for Educational Establishments
This tender closed on 19 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Norfolk County Council
- Value
- £1,500,000
- Closed
- 19 October 2026
- Where
- Norwich, the East Midlands
- Type
- Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)
In plain English
Norfolk County Council wants to set up a long-term agreement with broadband and connectivity suppliers to serve schools and colleges across East England (Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire). The supplier will need to design, install, manage and maintain high-speed internet systems that meet Department for Education standards, plus remove equipment when the contract ends.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and install broadband connectivity systems designed for schools and colleges, meeting DfE Digital and Technology standards • Manage and maintain the networks throughout the contract term, including system design, technical architecture and project management • Carry out professional decommissioning (removal) of all equipment and services at end of contract
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a large framework contract (£1.5m+) requiring sophisticated telecom infrastructure expertise, national or regional operating capability, and formal accreditations. Most small independent electricians or single-person IT businesses will not meet the technical or financial requirements.
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