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Provision of a fully managed VPN service

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20 May 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of a fully managed VPN service" was coordinated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, located in Manchester, England. This contract, valued at £331,920, falls under the Information Technology Services category and is part of the Technology Services 4 (RM6190) Lot 4a framework. The tender was processed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029, with the award of the contract to Phoenix Software Limited dated 14th May 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage as of the latest update.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services that can provide secure, managed VPN solutions. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses engaged in similar frameworks may establish themselves as viable candidates for future opportunities. The contract's allocation through a selective procurement approach indicates a solid demand for highly skilled suppliers. Companies classified as SMEs, with capabilities in network solutions, may find similar tenders advantageous for establishing partnerships or collaborations within framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a fully managed VPN service

Notice Description

This contract was to appoint a supplier to deliver a fully managed VPN service that provides secure, encrypted network connectivity across the organisation. The opportunity was open to all suppliers on Technology Services 4 (RM6190) Lot 4a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8ba276f-7044-4751-88cb-b469e0a5d58a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb357e5-40fc-4844-8252-dab4080d9879
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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