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Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has conducted a selective procurement process to appoint Capita Business Services Ltd for the Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services. The contract, which was awarded via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework', is valued at approximately £29.96 million and will span four years, from 8 August 2024, with an optional extension of up to three additional years. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. While the procurement stage is now complete, key participants include numerous local councils, NHS trusts, and other public authorities within the region of Kent, all centrally coordinated from the Maidstone postal area with the code ME14 1XQ. The contract was officially published on 4 July 2024, with the tender process concluding on 17 November 2023.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for large-scale IT service providers specialising in network connectivity and telecommunication solutions. Due to the extensive list of participating organisations, businesses that secure similar contracts or those aiming to expand their public sector portfolio would find this contract notable. The broad scope of service users, ranging from local councils to NHS trusts, also provides a diverse avenue for potential cross-service offerings and the establishment of long-term public sector relationships. Companies associated with or capable of call-off from framework agreements, especially those with experience in large public sector projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available. As identified within the tender documentation this contract may be accessed by any public authority, via KPSN (www.kpsn.net), in the United Kingdom including the following current KPSN user organisations: - Ashford Borough Council Canterbury City Council Dartford Borough Council Dover District Council Folkestone and Hythe District Council GOETEC Limited (formerly KentMAN) Gravesham Borough Council JISC Kent Connects Kent County Council Kent Fire & Rescue Service Kent Schools KCC Highways Universities Kent Police Maidstone Borough Council MKIP Medway Council NHS Kent & Medway (includes Medway Community Health, MTW NHS Trust, NHS East Kent Hospitals and Universities Foundation Trust, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust, NHS Kent and Medway Partnership Trust, Kent and Medway Integrated Care board, formerly CCG, South Central West CSU, South East Coast Ambulance NHS) Pilgrims Hospice Sevenoaks District Council Swale Borough Council Thanet District Council Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and all local authorities and other public authorities (e.g. Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, NHS Trusts and third sector organisations)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-208e561c-58a8-4826-be2a-9e4df675811a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1288852-4239-40af-8aef-47ec6e9fb5ee
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,959,420 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,959,420 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 8 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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