# Market Benchmark Assessment

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department for Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Pixel Group Ltd](/contract-winners/pixel-group/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £63,365
- Tender value: £63,365
- Award date: 15 July 2022
- Published: 12 August 2022
- Contract start: 15 July 2022
- Contract end: 30 September 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926-563179
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44ad75e4-e702-4802-8408-12d246adfff4

## Description

Benchmarking of services comprising broadband connectivity \(uncontested, low latency, symmetrical broadband\) and network cyber security\. These services are essential for curriculum delivery and BAU functions\. Centrally funding these services ensures that all colleges and students have equal access to connectivity regardless of geographical location\. It ensures a common minimum standard of cyber security and support\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926-563179)