---
title: "Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ab8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-26"
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# Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ab8

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Capita Business Services Ltd to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) services. This procurement, identified under tender ID SC22050, falls within the services category, specifically for IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, facilitated through the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework', will last four years with an optional three-year extension and is accessible to various public authorities across the UK. This award was formalised on 26th June 2024 with a total value of £29,959,420.21, covering the region of UKJ4 (Kent).

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, networking, and telecommunications solutions. Small to large enterprises with capabilities in these areas could leverage this tender to expand their market reach, given the extensive network of public authorities utilising KPSN services. Businesses could benefit from engaging in future extensions or complementary service provisions encouraged by the comprehensive scope of the contract coverage, including local councils, NHS Trusts, and emergency services organisations.

## Notice

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd via the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' to provide Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Services on a 4 year contract with an optional 3 year extension available.

### Procurement Information

The contract was procured through the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework' and therefore no prior publication was needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030813-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,959,420 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 13:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030813-2024
- 4 Jul 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020465-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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