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Network Services on behalf of Barton Peveril College

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Network Services on behalf of Barton Peveril College" has concluded with the award of a contract. Managed by NHS Shared Business Services, the tender aimed at replacing 46 ageing network switches with a modern infrastructure. This project falls under the Computer Network Services category and was undertaken through a selective procurement method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at GBP 502,985.77, is designated to enhance teaching and digital services for a period starting from 1st August 2026 to 1st August 2031. The procurement location is Eastleigh, England, with postal code SO50 5ZA.

This contract offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in computer network services, including SMEs, to integrate cutting-edge network infrastructure in educational settings. Although the award has been made to KHIPU Networks Ltd, such contracts highlight potential growth areas for businesses capable of offering innovative and reliable network solutions. Firms with experience in deploying and managing sophisticated network services are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, especially those seeking to leverage existing framework agreements for greater market access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services on behalf of Barton Peveril College

Notice Description

The replacement of 46 ageing network switches with modern infrastructure integrated with central management and security systems as part of the existing co-managed service to support teaching and digital services for the next 7-10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40e3d18f-3e11-4d21-8cf3-77547e4ac4dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e6f764-30bb-4bd7-a1b4-fec82b13b7e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,985 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,985 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2031 Over 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5ZA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh South
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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