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Kent Public Services Network contract renewal 2025-2027

NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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29 Apr 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, involves the renewal of the Kent Public Services Network contract for the period 2025-2027. Situated in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically for wide area network and network services, and is aligned with legal mandate 2023/54. The contract was directly awarded below the threshold without competition to Kent County Council, a large-scale public organisation, and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2027. Notably, the award stage of this procurement process is now complete, with the contract having been signed on 27th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in network services and infrastructure. Although the procurement method employed was direct and did not involve competition, similar future procurements may arise where expertise in public service network solutions can be vital. Large-scale enterprises or those looking to extend their portfolio in public-sector collaborations could find substantial value in observing and potentially preparing for future engagements akin to this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Kent Public Services Network contract renewal 2025-2027

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Kent Public Services Network contract renewal 2025-2027 to Kent County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05093f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,613 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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