KENT COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Connectivity Services

Awarded 07 Aug 2024

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Awarded07 Aug 2024
Value£29,959,420.21
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Expires in 1y 9mo4y term, 56% elapsed
Awarded 7 Aug 2024Expires 7 Aug 2028

Kent County Council awarded a contract to Capita Business Services Ltd for the provision of Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) services under the YPO/NEPO 976 'Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework'.

The contract is for a 4-year term with an optional 3-year extension, valued at AUD 29,959,420.21.

The KPSN services are accessible by any public authority in the United Kingdom, including current user organisations such as Ashford Borough Council, Canterbury City Council, Dartford Borough Council, Dover District Council, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, GOETEC Limited, 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 (including various NHS trusts and integrated care boards), 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).

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