Telephony & Broadband

2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s).

2.2 The primary focus objective is to establish a suitable solution for a broadband and telephony provider to demonstrate value for money, efficient and consistent provision of service.

2.3 This tender is for a third-party provider to supply intra-site connectivity between all existing Trust schools. In addition, the provider will supply access to the Internet as well as VoIP services.

2.4 The current broadband service the customer currently has is FTTC broadband lines installed at the

Village and Gurney Pease Academy along with an ADSL broadband line at Marchbank Free School. The roll out is to be a staggered approach with one school, Gurnsey Pease, that has contract until October 2024 with the remaining sites on a rolling contract. The key requirement for the Trust is to ensure that there is a fail overline for broadband and the ability to flip to VPN.

2.5 The trust is looking to use a phased, 'roll out' approach in the implementation of this contract, for the current schools, however dates are not confirmed and may be subject to change. The final phasing will be agreed as part of mobilisation with the awarded Supplier and ongoing contract management.

2.6 During the contract period the Trust aim to ensure that the service is future proofed. The pricing schedule will allow suppliers to submitted optional costs where the Trust will have visibility of additional services. The Trust reserve the right to review the submitted costs with the awarded supplier and reserve the right to test the market prior to any additional commitments being made within this contract.