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07 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of broadband services to Members of Parliament (MPs) was initiated by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), located in London, United Kingdom. The process, titled "Provision of Broadband Services for MPs," falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This contract was part of a limited procurement method, avoiding prior publication of a competition call, and was awarded on 20th May 2026. The procurement stage has been completed, with Onecom Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Fareham, UK, winning the contract valued at £2,580,000. Although the initial lot was cancelled, the contract was successfully awarded and actively stands.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies operating within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in broadband and Internet solutions. Since the procurement process involved a mini-competition via Network Services 3 (RM6116), businesses already part of this framework could compete effectively. Companies capable of delivering large-scale IT services who are adept at aligning with public sector requirements and have the capacity for rapid deployment would particularly benefit from engaging in such opportunities. Winning similar procurement engagements can enhance a company's reputation and expand its client base within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Broadband Services for MPs

Notice Description

Provision of Broadband Services to MPs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Broadband Services to MPs

Options: initial term 3 years optional extensions - +3, +1, +1

Procurement Information

Mini competition via Network Services 3 (RM6116)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,580,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTRY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6AB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONECOM

Further Information

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