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Janet Network Internet Connectivity for NCG

NCG CORPORATION

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16 Jan 2025 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

NCG Corporation, a body governed by public law in the education sector, has completed the procurement process for "Janet Network Internet Connectivity for NCG." This procurement, categorised under internet services (CPV: 72400000), covers services for internet connectivity and security across NCG’s sites in the UK. The contract, awarded on 16th January 2025, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender, which was in the award stage, emphasises delivering secure internet access and cyber protection through JISC Services Limited, the sole supplier due to the specialist nature of the Janet Network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, educational internet services, and network infrastructure. The contract with JISC Services Limited demonstrates high demand for specialised and secure internet solutions within the education sector. Companies capable of offering advanced cybersecurity measures, DDoS mitigation, direct peering services, and seamless internet connectivity solutions could find room for growth by aiming for similar contracts. Additionally, businesses in network services can explore collaborations or subcontracts with JISC for comprehensive service provisions across multiple educational sites.

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Notice Title

Janet Network Internet Connectivity for NCG

Notice Description

Access to the Janet network for internet connectivity and security for all NCG sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Access to the Janet network for internet connectivity and security for all NCG sites, currently 17 connections however this may vary over the life of the contract.

Procurement Information

JISC are the only provider of internet connectivity via the education sector specific Janet network. The following are provided as standard via the Janet network: * Connections to the Janet network are monitored and protected by a Cyber Security response (CSIRT) team who will provide alerts to NCG. * Every connection to the Janet network benefits from a DDoS Mitigation Service, which detects and prevents cyber-attack traffic. * Direct peering between the Janet Network and major service providers such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, BBC, Netflix and Dropbox meaning traffic from a connected college will not traverse the public internet. * Direct peering with the NCG SIP telephony provider Gamma. * Inbuilt response policy zone (RPZ) functionality, mitigating the risk of a user's web requests being directed to compromised or dangerous websites. * Secure and seamless internet access across locations and devices through eduroam.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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