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title: "Provision of a fully managed VPN service"
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# Provision of a fully managed VPN service

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8ba276f-7044-4751-88cb-b469e0a5d58a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of a fully managed VPN service" was coordinated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, located in Manchester, England. This contract, valued at £331,920, falls under the Information Technology Services category and is part of the Technology Services 4 (RM6190) Lot 4a framework. The tender was processed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029, with the award of the contract to Phoenix Software Limited dated 14th May 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage as of the latest update.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services that can provide secure, managed VPN solutions. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses engaged in similar frameworks may establish themselves as viable candidates for future opportunities. The contract's allocation through a selective procurement approach indicates a solid demand for highly skilled suppliers. Companies classified as SMEs, with capabilities in network solutions, may find similar tenders advantageous for establishing partnerships or collaborations within framework agreements.

## Notice

This contract was to appoint a supplier to deliver a fully managed VPN service that provides secure, encrypted network connectivity across the organisation. The opportunity was open to all suppliers on Technology Services 4 (RM6190) Lot 4a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb357e5-40fc-4844-8252-dab4080d9879 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,920 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb357e5-40fc-4844-8252-dab4080d9879

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb357e5-40fc-4844-8252-dab4080d9879
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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