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TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2024 at 14:15

Award

04 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Capita Business Services Ltd to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) services. This procurement, identified under tender ID SC22050, falls within the services category, specifically for IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, facilitated through the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework', will last four years with an optional three-year extension and is accessible to various public authorities across the UK. This award was formalised on 26th June 2024 with a total value of £29,959,420.21, covering the region of UKJ4 (Kent).

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, networking, and telecommunications solutions. Small to large enterprises with capabilities in these areas could leverage this tender to expand their market reach, given the extensive network of public authorities utilising KPSN services. Businesses could benefit from engaging in future extensions or complementary service provisions encouraged by the comprehensive scope of the contract coverage, including local councils, NHS Trusts, and emergency services organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available.

Procurement Information

The contract was procured through the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' and therefore no prior publication was needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030813-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,959,420 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Capita Business Services Ltd

Further Information

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