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Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice" under the CPV classification 72710000, which relates to local area network services. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from the established CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3. The contract has been awarded to Centiant Intl Limited, with the contract active from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2026. This contract spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. Key deadlines have passed as the tender period ended on 10th October 2025.

This contract presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs proficient in network services and those looking to expand their footprint in government contracts. With a contract value of approximately GBP 2,783,829, the opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in providing network infrastructure support, especially those that have experience navigating government frameworks. Since the procurement was through a 'selective' method, opportunities for future engagement will likely require alignment with similar framework agreements, positioning qualified companies well in the public contract sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

This notice is for the purposes of transparency only and is not seeking expressions of interest. The Authority has direct awarded a call off contract from CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Part 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43d9b756-2541-413b-9a5c-45f1845087a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff33ac1-272d-4293-9f34-194d128e8f5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,783,829 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,783,829 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTIANT INTL

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