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title: "Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)"
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# Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208e561c-58a8-4826-be2a-9e4df675811a

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## Summary

Kent County Council has conducted a selective procurement process to appoint Capita Business Services Ltd for the Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services. The contract, which was awarded via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework', is valued at approximately £29.96 million and will span four years, from 8 August 2024, with an optional extension of up to three additional years. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. While the procurement stage is now complete, key participants include numerous local councils, NHS trusts, and other public authorities within the region of Kent, all centrally coordinated from the Maidstone postal area with the code ME14 1XQ. The contract was officially published on 4 July 2024, with the tender process concluding on 17 November 2023.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for large-scale IT service providers specialising in network connectivity and telecommunication solutions. Due to the extensive list of participating organisations, businesses that secure similar contracts or those aiming to expand their public sector portfolio would find this contract notable. The broad scope of service users, ranging from local councils to NHS trusts, also provides a diverse avenue for potential cross-service offerings and the establishment of long-term public sector relationships. Companies associated with or capable of call-off from framework agreements, especially those with experience in large public sector projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available. As identified within the tender documentation this contract may be accessed by any public authority, via KPSN (www.kpsn.net), in the United Kingdom including the following current KPSN user organisations: - Ashford Borough Council Canterbury City Council Dartford Borough Council Dover District Council Folkestone and Hythe District Council GOETEC Limited (formerly KentMAN) Gravesham Borough Council JISC Kent Connects Kent County Council Kent Fire & Rescue Service Kent Schools KCC Highways Universities Kent Police Maidstone Borough Council MKIP Medway Council NHS Kent & Medway (includes Medway Community Health, MTW NHS Trust, NHS East Kent Hospitals and Universities Foundation Trust, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust, NHS Kent and Medway Partnership Trust, Kent and Medway Integrated Care board, formerly CCG, South Central West CSU, South East Coast Ambulance NHS) Pilgrims Hospice Sevenoaks District Council Swale Borough Council Thanet District Council Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and all local authorities and other public authorities (e.g. Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, NHS Trusts and third sector organisations)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1288852-4239-40af-8aef-47ec6e9fb5ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 8 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,959,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,959,420 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 13:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1288852-4239-40af-8aef-47ec6e9fb5ee
- 4 Jul 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1288852-4239-40af-8aef-47ec6e9fb5ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1288852-4239-40af-8aef-47ec6e9fb5ee
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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