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title: "YPO - 000976 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions"
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# YPO - 000976 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f44a3bc1-9fed-4076-ab9e-d7475d10e106

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves YPO, a public sector organisation based in Wakefield, which is seeking providers for their Framework Agreement titled "YPO - 000976 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions." This framework, valued at £750 million, offers network connectivity and telecommunication products aimed at supporting various public sector entities. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 5th August 2020, and the resultant contract runs from 15th September 2020 until 14th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions or have experience in delivering network connectivity services are well-positioned to compete. The framework's direct contractual approach enables suppliers to engage directly with end customers, enhancing visibility and potential revenue streams in the public sector.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of network connectivity and telecommunication products and solutions. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements, by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a "contract" basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d04a8c2-f46a-4da8-84c7-31e5fc66bf08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000,000 |
| 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 | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 38 |
| Supplier names | 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A FOUR NET; 8X8; ABERLA UTILITIES; ABZORB GROUP; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CANCOM MANAGED SERVICES; CAPITA IT SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CGI IT; CHESS ICT; CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS; DAISY CORPORATE SERVICES TRADING; DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL; EXA NETWORKS; GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS; HOLOPHANE EUROPE; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; INTUITY COMMUNICATIONS; ITS TECHNOLOGY GROUP; METRONET (UK) LTD T/A M247; MOBILE ACCOUNTS SOLUTIONS (HOLDINGS) LTD T/A CROFT COMMUNICATION; MRT TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A COMMS CONSULT; NTT UNITED KINGDOM; NYNET; ONWAVE; PENTESEC; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PINACL SOLUTIONS; SENSEI NETWORKS; SIX DEGREES TECHNOLOGY GROUP; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC T/A SCC; TALK STRAIGHT; TALKTALK BUSINESS DIRECT; TELEFONICA UK LTD T/A O2; THALES; THE ADEPT TECHNOLOGY GROUP; THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP) LTD T/S TNP; VAIONI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d04a8c2-f46a-4da8-84c7-31e5fc66bf08
- 26 Jun 2020 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e15644b-1bc4-45fb-897e-df6f3b82aaf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d04a8c2-f46a-4da8-84c7-31e5fc66bf08
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e15644b-1bc4-45fb-897e-df6f3b82aaf3
  26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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