KPSN HSCN Connectivity
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Supplier(s)
- Capita Business Services Ltd
- Value
- £50,000
- Duration
- 1 year
- Topic
- Networks
- Published
- 16 June 2023
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
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
Timeline
- Completed: Award published16 June 2023Current notice
- Completed: Award date16 June 2023
- Completed: Contract expiry date8 August 2024
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 32400000 · Networks
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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