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title: "ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)"
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# ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe9da15-cfd8-4ac2-aef3-8a937813e651

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "ESN Shared Rural Network (2025-2026)" was conducted by the Home Office, headquartered in London, England. This contract, valued at approximately £1,529,755.88 GBP, focuses on the development of service level agreements and related procurement consultancy services within the industry category. The project involves upgrading Extended Area Services (EAS) sites and is expected to be completed by January 2026. Initially tendered using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Certus Advisory Ltd has been awarded this contract, with the award status marked as active since 1st April 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in procurement consultancy and strategy development. The scope of work, spanning procurement and convergence strategy, could particularly benefit businesses that can efficiently streamline processes and innovate in strategic management. The procurement is well-suited for companies capable of operating collaboratively under a framework agreement, presenting a unique opportunity for growth by capitalising on a high-value government contract.

## Notice

Work to deliver the completion of upgrading the EAS (Extended Area Services) sites. To be completed and handed over to BDUK by end Jan 2026. The services to be provided includes - procurement and sourcing services, - convergence strategy, - procurement strategy, - contract strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e4715-f21d-4f2f-95f6-7f35e5e232e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,529,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,529,755 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTUS ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72591000 - Development of service level agreements
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e4715-f21d-4f2f-95f6-7f35e5e232e4
- 23 Apr 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e4715-f21d-4f2f-95f6-7f35e5e232e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e4715-f21d-4f2f-95f6-7f35e5e232e4
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da9e9f5b-8941-4f06-9a6a-cfc6c72560fb
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