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title: "Provision of the Janet Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# Provision of the Janet Service

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9026234c-53a9-4361-ad03-4e1c4bf58a5f

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Coventry University, which sought network management software services under the title "Provision of the Janet Service." This tender falls within the "Network management software services" industry category and aims to provide high-speed network services to the UK research and education community. Located in Coventry, England, the contract's procurement stage is currently marked as an award, with the contract awarded to Jisc Services Limited. The tender, initiated through a single tender action below the threshold, was valued at £72,037 GBP and is set for the contract period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. The award notice was published on 21 October 2024, following the award status update on 9 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network management software and related technology services, particularly those aiming to engage with the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the procurement's emphasis on SME suitability. By winning this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and reputation within the UK research and education network sector, providing a springboard for further growth and partnerships.

## Notice

Janet is the high-speed network for the UK research and education community provided by Jisc. All further and higher-education organisations in the UK are connected to the Janet network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0087a2d4-a95e-4c4a-8b89-a7e423b959f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,037 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,037 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0087a2d4-a95e-4c4a-8b89-a7e423b959f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0087a2d4-a95e-4c4a-8b89-a7e423b959f1
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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