Planning

IPSA Broadband Provision for MPs

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTRY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "IPSA Broadband Provision for MPs," with the aim to provide high-quality, reliable broadband services across the United Kingdom. This initiative is classified under the services industry category and is part of a broader effort to centralise billing for MPs' constituency offices and IPSA-funded living accommodations. IPSA, a public authority sub-central government body located in London, is scheduled to start the new service by 1 April 2026. The contract is structured to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, demonstrating the organisation's commitment to inclusivity in procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications networks and internet services, particularly those with expertise in broadband delivery and centralised billing solutions. The contract spans a period from April 2026 to December 2029, with potential renewals extending to December 2030, emphasising the long-term commitment expected from the successful bidder. Suitable businesses would be those capable of acting as broadband brokers/providers, capable of delivering comprehensive networking solutions via the competitive process facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 (RM6116) Lot 1a. This procurement offers a strategically vital opportunity to establish a robust presence in the public sector, especially for companies aiming to strengthen their portfolio in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPSA Broadband Provision for MPs

Notice Description

IPSA is the independent body that regulates and administers the funding and decides the pay and pensions of the 650 MPs and their staff. IPSA would like to put in place a contract to provide high-quality reliable broadband services across the United Kingdom to MPs' constituency offices and IPSA-funded living accommodation. The contract should allow for the one stop shop for the MP to provision broadband services through a broadband broker/provider and associated services. We would like to centralise billing removing the burden from MPs entirely and reducing the work of IPSA's finance team by processing a single itemised bill each month.

Planning Information

IPSA is conducting market engagement to understand the broadband solutions that may be available to inform a more detailed tender exercise later this year. We expect the new service to go live on 1 April 2026, with a transition from the current suppliers managed by the House of Commons to take a couple of months. Please complete the attached form to identify how your solution can match our broad requirements. https://forms.office.com/e/uSh4Z7VZbz Based upon the survey response, IPSA may contact suppliers for further discussion around their proposed offering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008573-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32412000 - Communications network

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTRY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ipsa-2025-002@theipsa.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6LE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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