Further Education Network Connectivity and Cyber Security Services (FENCCSS)
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 15 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £42,000,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 082882-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-059d41
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 32412110Internet network
- 48730000Security software package
- 72220000Systems and technical consultancy services
Description
Contract to provide Connectivity, Cyber Security and Specialist Advisory Services to the Further Education sector in England. Overview of services required DfE is proposing to contract with Jisc to deliver a comprehensive digital infrastructure and support service for the Further Education (FE) sector in England via the Janet Network. The Janet Network is the UK’s sole National Research and Education Network (NREN) linking up to the Gigabit European Academic Network (GÉANT), the pan-European data network for the research and education community. The tertiary education sector including FE relies on the Janet Network for IT connectivity and cyber security (CS) (please also see “Direct award justification” below). The digital infrastructure and support services for the FE sector will encompass robust connectivity, sector-wide cyber security, and strategic ICT guidance. 1. Connectivity • Private WAN: Secure, resilient, symmetrical network connecting all In-Scope Institutions. • Dual Connections: Each institution to benefit from a second connection for improved resilience. • Performance Standards: High bandwidth (800Gb/s), high speed (1Gb/s), low latency (1–5ms), minimal packet loss and…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jisc | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 082882-2025 · 15 December 2025
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