Award

Provision of the Janet Service

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Coventry University, which sought network management software services under the title "Provision of the Janet Service." This tender falls within the "Network management software services" industry category and aims to provide high-speed network services to the UK research and education community. Located in Coventry, England, the contract's procurement stage is currently marked as an award, with the contract awarded to Jisc Services Limited. The tender, initiated through a single tender action below the threshold, was valued at £72,037 GBP and is set for the contract period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. The award notice was published on 21 October 2024, following the award status update on 9 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network management software and related technology services, particularly those aiming to engage with the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the procurement's emphasis on SME suitability. By winning this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and reputation within the UK research and education network sector, providing a springboard for further growth and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Janet Service

Notice Description

Janet is the high-speed network for the UK research and education community provided by Jisc. All further and higher-education organisations in the UK are connected to the Janet network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9026234c-53a9-4361-ad03-4e1c4bf58a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0087a2d4-a95e-4c4a-8b89-a7e423b959f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,037 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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