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title: "KPSN HSCN Connectivity"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-16"
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# KPSN HSCN Connectivity

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38d0409-178c-4a2e-9428-dc438312874c

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for KPSN HSCN Connectivity services to Capita Business Services. The contract worth £50,000 GBP involves sourcing Health and Social Care Network connectivity until August 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808. The contract period spans from June 16, 2023, to August 8, 2024, and the tender period ended on June 15, 2023, with award date on June 15, 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for KPSN HSCN Connectivity services presents an opportunity for businesses providing network services to compete for contracts within the Health and Social Care sector. Companies with expertise in delivering secure network solutions tailored for public services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract provides a chance to work with the Kent County Council and gain experience in providing critical services for the public sector, potentially opening doors for future collaborations in similar procurement projects.

## Notice

Kent Public Sector Network (KPSN) will be sourcing Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) connectivity via their incumbent KPSN provider, Capita Business Services Ltd until the end of the main KPSN contract in August 2024. This contract will run parallel to the KPSN contract and upon expiry will be included in the requirements of the new contract being procured for August 2024. A short term contract has been awarded by direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9192bf83-196c-4b98-8633-b1c9b815a0d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award via Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services RM3808 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2023 - 8 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9192bf83-196c-4b98-8633-b1c9b815a0d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9192bf83-196c-4b98-8633-b1c9b815a0d2
  16th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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