Awarded contract

Kent Public Services Network (KPSN)

Details

Value
£29,959,420.21
Duration
4 years
Topic
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Published
4 July 2024

Tender description

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. As identified within the tender documentation this contract may be accessed by any public authority, via KPSN (www.kpsn.net), in the United Kingdom including the following current KPSN user organisations: - Ashford Borough Council Canterbury City Council Dartford Borough Council Dover District Council Folkestone and Hythe District Council GOETEC Limited (formerly KentMAN) Gravesham Borough Council JISC Kent Connects Kent County Council Kent Fire & Rescue Service Kent Schools KCC Highways Universities Kent Police Maidstone Borough Council MKIP Medway Council NHS Kent & Medway (includes Medway Community Health, MTW NHS Trust, NHS East Kent Hospitals and Universities Foundation Trust, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust, NHS Kent and Medway Partnership Trust, Kent and Medway Integrated Care board, formerly CCG, South Central West CSU, South East Coast Ambulance NHS) Pilgrims Hospice Sevenoaks District Council Swale Borough Council Thanet District Council Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and all local authorities and other public authorities (e.g. Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, NHS Trusts and third sector organisations)

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published4 July 2024
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date8 August 2024
  3. Next: Contract expiry date8 August 2028in 2 years

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

  • 72000000 · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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