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title: "Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice"
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# Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43d9b756-2541-413b-9a5c-45f1845087a5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Support for the DCTT Education Assured Network (DEAN) Contract Award Notice" under the CPV classification 72710000, which relates to local area network services. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from the established CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3. The contract has been awarded to Centiant Intl Limited, with the contract active from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2026. This contract spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. Key deadlines have passed as the tender period ended on 10th October 2025.

This contract presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs proficient in network services and those looking to expand their footprint in government contracts. With a contract value of approximately GBP 2,783,829, the opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in providing network infrastructure support, especially those that have experience navigating government frameworks. Since the procurement was through a 'selective' method, opportunities for future engagement will likely require alignment with similar framework agreements, positioning qualified companies well in the public contract sector.

## Notice

This notice is for the purposes of transparency only and is not seeking expressions of interest. The Authority has direct awarded a call off contract from CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Part 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff33ac1-272d-4293-9f34-194d128e8f5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,783,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,783,829 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTIANT INTL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff33ac1-272d-4293-9f34-194d128e8f5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff33ac1-272d-4293-9f34-194d128e8f5e
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ffdc6fb-bb83-4b42-a2f0-aa092db69e60
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