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Whitehall TV Managed Service (con_30930)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Whitehall TV Managed Service," focusing on broadcasting, distributing, and maintaining the 'Parliamentary IPTV' service within Sanctuary Buildings, London. This procurement falls under the services industry category and utilises a direct procurement method below the threshold, hence conducted without competition. The contract was awarded to Whitehall TV Services Ltd on 13th March 2026, with the contractual period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. This involves data network support services and is valued at £98,400, excluding VAT.

The tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in broadcast and data network support services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality services with expertise in the management and distribution of IPTV. The Department for Education aims to maintain robust and efficient communication services, suitable for businesses that have experience in government contracts or public sector services. This could create a pathway for establishing long-term relationships with central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Whitehall TV Managed Service (con_30930)

Notice Description

To broadcast, distribute and maintain the 'Parliamentary IPTV' service to / within Sanctuary Buildings, London..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023224-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEHALL TV SERVICES

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