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Network Services, Equipment and Software Framework Agreement

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 09:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 May 2026 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority procured a closed framework for Cisco-based network services and infrastructure. The scope covers local area network services, internal network hardware, structured cabling, vendor support and maintenance contracts, software subscriptions, and Cisco-certified professional services. Hardware, support and maintenance are priced through a basket of goods, while professional services use a schedule of rates. The work is for the Authority’s network operations in South Yorkshire, with delivery in the UK. The procurement is classed as services and focuses on network infrastructure and local area network services. The framework can also support additional services, hardware, cabling, software subscriptions and professional support if the Authority’s organisational needs expand.

The procurement is complete following an open procedure, with one supplier selected for the closed framework: ISDM SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The award was made on 10 September 2026, subject to a standstill period ending on 22 September 2026. The awarded value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT, or £2,400,000 including VAT. The contract period is from 2 December 2026 to 1 December 2029, with a possible 12-month extension to 1 December 2030. The Authority received five bids, including four at the final stage. Evaluation weighted quality at 70% and price at 30%. Participation required specified liability, professional indemnity and cyber insurance, legal compliance, relevant experience, Cyber Essentials Plus or an equivalent standard, CCNP-qualified key personnel, and a service desk operating Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 19:30 with capacity to scale to 24/7.

This award indicates demand for an integrated Cisco network partner able to supply infrastructure, cabling, software and support alongside professional services. A credible future competitor would need relevant network-services experience and contract examples, with demonstrable capability to manage Cisco support calls through an established service desk. The requirement favours suppliers with Cyber Essentials Plus or a recognised equivalent such as ISO/IEC 27001, and delivery teams holding Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications. Strong quality evidence matters more than price in the evaluation, so bidders would need to show dependable technical delivery, support resilience and the ability to expand services as organisational requirements grow. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, although the insurance, staffing and service-desk obligations require sufficient operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services, Equipment and Software Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of a Cisco based solution for network services, LAN, internal network hardware, structured cabling, vendor support contracts, software subscriptions, and Cisco-certified professional services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional services, hardware, cabling, software subscriptions, and professional support should organisational needs expand during the contract term

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months subject to The Authority's budget, requirements and satisfactory supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085636-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

32410000 - Local area network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISDM SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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