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JANET access

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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06 Oct 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for access to the JANET network, classified under the goods category with a focus on networks. The procurement, located in Leeds (UKE42) in the United Kingdom, was concluded directly without competition as it fell below the threshold, in accordance with UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The award stage was completed with JISC Services Limited as the supplier, following the procurement initiation on 1st August 2025. The contract, signed on 1st August 2025, is set to run until 31st July 2026, with a gross value of £36,707 GBP.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and services, particularly those capable of providing access to academic and research networks such as JANET. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like JISC Services Limited, which demonstrate expertise in goods related to IT and communication networks, are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, businesses aiming to collaborate with educational institutions or seeking entry into the higher education technology sector would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth and partnership development.

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Notice Title

JANET access

Notice Description

Access to Janet network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062656-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,707 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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