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KPSN HSCN Connectivity

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2023 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for KPSN HSCN Connectivity services to Capita Business Services. The contract worth £50,000 GBP involves sourcing Health and Social Care Network connectivity until August 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808. The contract period spans from June 16, 2023, to August 8, 2024, and the tender period ended on June 15, 2023, with award date on June 15, 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for KPSN HSCN Connectivity services presents an opportunity for businesses providing network services to compete for contracts within the Health and Social Care sector. Companies with expertise in delivering secure network solutions tailored for public services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract provides a chance to work with the Kent County Council and gain experience in providing critical services for the public sector, potentially opening doors for future collaborations in similar procurement projects.

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Notice Title

KPSN HSCN Connectivity

Notice Description

Kent Public Sector Network (KPSN) will be sourcing Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) connectivity via their incumbent KPSN provider, Capita Business Services Ltd until the end of the main KPSN contract in August 2024. This contract will run parallel to the KPSN contract and upon expiry will be included in the requirements of the new contract being procured for August 2024. A short term contract has been awarded by direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e38d0409-178c-4a2e-9428-dc438312874c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9192bf83-196c-4b98-8633-b1c9b815a0d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2023 - 8 Aug 2024 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Medley
Contact Email
daniel.medley@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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