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Network Services Contract 2026

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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26 May 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

West Kent Housing Association has awarded a contract for Network Services titled "Network Services Contract 2026". The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116. The contract, valued at £175,074, focuses on providing a wide area network service linking their head office with a satellite office. The service is classified under the industry category of 'Wide area network' with CPV code 32430000, and located in Sevenoaks, England. The contract has been awarded to Exponential-e Limited and is set to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, following the award date on 17th October 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, specifically those offering wide area network solutions. Due to the nature of the procurement process as a selective call-off from an established framework, businesses with prior inclusion in such frameworks are well-positioned. The participation of Exponential-e Limited, a large-scale supplier, indicates that businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should have robust capabilities in delivering complex network solutions over a prolonged contract period. While micro and small enterprises were deemed suitable for this procurement phase, the involvement of a large supplier underscores the need for significant operational capacity.

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Notice Title

Network Services Contract 2026

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded*. West Kent Housing Association is seeking a Supply Partner for the provision of a wider area network to link head office with a satellite office for an initial 3-year term. We intend to make a direct award via Lot 1a of the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116, to enable us to select the Supply Partner who best meets our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9481213a-eaa4-459f-9390-2a424057b2ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19735d0c-368a-433e-b303-ddbe8cf9439b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,074 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,074 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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