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ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)" was conducted by the Home Office, headquartered in London, England. This contract, valued at approximately £1,529,755.88 GBP, focuses on the development of service level agreements and related procurement consultancy services within the industry category. The project involves upgrading Extended Area Services (EAS) sites and is expected to be completed by January 2026. Initially tendered using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Certus Advisory Ltd has been awarded this contract, with the award status marked as active since 1st April 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in procurement consultancy and strategy development. The scope of work, spanning procurement and convergence strategy, could particularly benefit businesses that can efficiently streamline processes and innovate in strategic management. The procurement is well-suited for companies capable of operating collaboratively under a framework agreement, presenting a unique opportunity for growth by capitalising on a high-value government contract.

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Notice Title

ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)

Notice Description

Work to deliver the completion of upgrading the EAS (Extended Area Services) sites. To be completed and handed over to BDUK by end Jan 2026. The services to be provided includes - procurement and sourcing services, - convergence strategy, - procurement strategy, - contract strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe9da15-cfd8-4ac2-aef3-8a937813e651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e4715-f21d-4f2f-95f6-7f35e5e232e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72591000 - Development of service level agreements

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,529,755 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,529,755 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esmcpsupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTUS ADVISORY

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