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LAN Hardware & Associated Services (YPO 1229 Network Connectivity & Telecommunication Solutions)

Awarded to 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTD, Abzorb Systems Ltd, Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd +38 more

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Published
Published 29 May 2024
Deadline
Closed 12 July 2024

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Overview

YPO awarded a framework agreement for network connectivity, cyber security, telecommunication, mobile, voice and data services to 40 providers on 5 March 2025, with a total contract value of £5.25 billion. The framework is designed to serve all public sector organisations through direct ordering and delivery arrangements, incorporating both current and evolving technologies over the framework's lifetime.

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Lots (7)

  • Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

    For the provision of LAN hardware and associated services including support and maintenance for existing equipment

    Won by 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTDWon by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by Aspire Technology Solutions LtdWon by Britannic Technologies LimitedWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by Chess ICT LimitedWon by Daisy Corporate Services Trading LimitedWon by Freshwave Services LimitedWon by Gamma Network Solutions LimitedWon by Glide Student & Residential LimitedWon by Intercity Technology LimitedWon by KCOM Group LimitedWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by Node 4 LimitedWon by North PB LimitedWon by Nos Communicare LtdWon by Redcentric Solutions LimitedWon by RM Education LtdWon by Softcat PLCWon by Southern Communications Corporate Solutions LimitedWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by The Networking People (TNP) LimitedWon by Vizst Technology LtdWon by Conscia Group UK Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Local Area Network (LAN) Services

    • A fully functional, single point connectivity solution to connect multiple devices and transmit data across a localised area, either at a single site, or multiple sites within the same locale. This includes multiple interconnected LAN’s such as, but not limited to, Campus Area Networks (CAN) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN). • Deliver reliable connections which provide high availability with flexible bandwidth options to allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade • Solutions must accommodate connectivity to a wide range of available (and evolving) connections and technologies, inclusive of the Internet of Things (IOT) • Products, works, and services to deliver the solution including network equipment, hardware and software relative for the delivery of this Lot including but not limited to cabling and storage area network (SAN) equipment • Services to support the full end-to-end solution where required by the customer, including but not limited to help desk support, maintenance, monitoring and management. These services should be tailored to individual customer requirements and may be provided in elements, or as a fully managed service by the Provider. • The Provider must be an accredited provider of LAN connectivity solutions with appropriate accreditation which validates their expertise and service quality, such as top level (expert) vendor accreditation or approved partner status, in line with at least one enterprise network provider/vendor at minimum.

    Won by 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTDWon by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by Aspire Technology Solutions LtdWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by CAE Technology Services LimitedWon by Chess ICT LimitedWon by Daisy Corporate Services Trading LimitedWon by Freshwave Services LimitedWon by Gamma Network Solutions LimitedWon by Glide Student & Residential LimitedWon by Intercity Technology LimitedWon by ITGL LimitedWon by KCOM Group LimitedWon by Logicalis UK LimitedWon by Medhurst Communications LimitedWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by Node 4 LimitedWon by North PB LimitedWon by Nos Communicare LtdWon by Plannet21 Communications LimitedWon by Redcentric Solutions LimitedWon by Softcat PLCWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by Telefonica Tech Northern Ireland LimitedWon by The Networking People (TNP) LimitedWon by Vizst Technology Ltd
  • Lot 3 - Education Connectivity & Associated Services

    • Provision of WAN and LAN data connectivity services meeting the specification requirements as detailed in Lot 1 and Lot 2. • Deliver reliable connections which provide high availability with flexible bandwidth options to allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade • Internet Service Provider (ISP) subscription services such as internet access and data transit, domain name registration, email access, web hosting, remote access and home working solutions, performance monitoring etc. • The Provider acting as an ISP must deliver layer 2 services wherever possible, to ensure integrity and control of the network and maintain/manage their network of connections • Provision of safeguarding, web filtering and security solutions to protect networks, devices and data to defend from cyber-attacks, which can be delivered ‘as a service’, managed, or unmanaged by the Provider • Core services, where applicable should include and provide an anti-ddos service • Provide a centralised platform to deliver access to all customer data and connectivity, filtering, firewall and monitoring services which enables reporting/analysis and management • Provide customers with full access to a connectivity monitoring platform showing information such as but not limited to circuit and router health, uptime and bandwidth statistics, diagnostic tools • Solutions must accommodate connectivity to a wide range of available (and evolving) connections and technologies, inclusive of the Internet of Things (IOT) • Products, works, and services to deliver the solution including network equipment, hardware, and software relative for the delivery of this Lot • Service provision to support components through to the full end-to-end solution where required by the customer, including but not limited to help desk support, maintenance, monitoring and management. These services should be tailored to individual customer requirements and may be provided in elements, or as a fully managed service by the Provider. • The Provider must be an accredited provider of WAN/LAN education connectivity and ISP solutions with appropriate accreditation which validates their expertise and service quality, such as top level (expert) vendor accreditation or approved partner status, in line with at least one enterprise network provider/vendor at minimum. • Compliance to the DfE’s internet standards to provide establishments with a stable and secure broadband connection and any future iterations throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement • Compliance to the DfE’s Filtering and Monitoring standards and any future iterations throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement • Compliance to the DfE’s Firewall standards and any future iterations throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement • Fully adhere with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and any future iterations throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement • The Provider must be an Internet Watch Foundation member

    Won by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by CloudClevr LimitedWon by Glide Student & Residential LimitedWon by KCOM Group LimitedWon by Medhurst Communications LimitedWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by RM Education LtdWon by Talk Straight Limited
  • Lot 4 - Smart City and IOT Technologies

    • A fully functional and resilient smart city solution which uses technology to connect a city/town/spaces and collect data (from citizens, devices and assets) to supply real time information which can be used to manage, monitor and interact with the city/town/spaces’ community and infrastructure, to create a smart environment. • The Provider must be able to deliver part of components, through to a full end-to-end solution, which will support customers through their smart city project - from consultancy and design, to the building of architecture and infrastructure, connectivity and successful implementation of a suitable solution. • Provide connectivity solutions which incorporate a wide range of available (and evolving) connections and technologies, inclusive of the Internet of Things (IOT) • Provision of products, works, and services to deliver a full smart city/IOT connected solution, including all equipment, hardware and software applications for data analytics, monitoring and measurement • Flexible solutions which are capable of integrating with existing infrastructure and/or solutions and will allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade • Security solutions to provide customers with safeguarding and protection of their smart city/IoT solution and associated data • Services to support the full end-to-end solution where required by the customer, including but not limited to help desk support, maintenance, monitoring and management. These services should be tailored to individual customer requirements and may be provided in elements, or as a fully managed service by the Provider

    Won by 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTDWon by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by North PB LimitedWon by Omnia Smart Technologies LimitedWon by Softcat PLCWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by Trinsic LimitedWon by Ultima Business Solutions Ltd
  • Lot 5 - Cyber Security Solutions

    • A cyber security solution to provide customers with safeguarding and protection of their networks, devices, and data to defend from cyber-attacks which can be delivered ‘as a service’, managed, or unmanaged by the Provider • The Provider must be an accredited provider of cyber security solutions with appropriate accreditation which validates their expertise and service quality, such as top level (expert) vendor accreditation or approved partner status, in line with at least one cyber security provider/vendor at minimum. • Products, works, and services required to deliver the solution • Services to support the full end-to-end solution where required by the customer, including but not limited to help desk support, maintenance, monitoring and management. These services should be tailored to individual customer requirements and may be provided in elements, or as a fully managed service by the Provider.

    Won by 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTDWon by Aspire Technology Solutions LtdWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by CAE Technology Services LimitedWon by Charterhouse Voice & Data LimitedWon by Chess ICT LimitedWon by Daisy Corporate Services Trading LimitedWon by Exponential-E LimitedWon by Gamma Network Solutions LimitedWon by Intercity Technology LimitedWon by ITGL LimitedWon by KCOM Group LimitedWon by Logicalis UK LimitedWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by Phoenix Software LimitedWon by Plannet21 Communications LimitedWon by Southern Communications Corporate Solutions LimitedWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by Telefonica Tech Northern Ireland LimitedWon by The Networking People (TNP) LimitedWon by Ultima Business Solutions LtdWon by Vizst Technology Ltd
  • Lot 6 - Communication Services

    • An IP telecommunications solution which delivers voice and multimedia communications over IP based networks, to connect individuals or teams. This should be reliable, secured to industry standards and can be tailored to individual customer requirements. • Solutions delivered ‘as a service’, managed or unmanaged by the Provider as specified by the Customer at call off • Number porting services • Flexible solutions which will allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade • Products, works, and services to deliver the solution such as hardware, and software relevant to this Lot (e.g. telephone handsets, headsets, conferencing units, associated accessories, licensing) • Services to support the full end-to-end solution where required by the customer, including but not limited to help desk support, maintenance, monitoring and management. These services should be tailored to individual customer requirements and may be provided in elements, or as a fully managed service by the Provider. • The Provider must be an accredited provider of IP telecommunication solutions with appropriate accreditation which validates their expertise and service quality, such as top level (expert) vendor accreditation or approved partner status, in line with at least one enterprise network provider/vendor at minimum.

    Won by 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTDWon by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by Aspire Technology Solutions LtdWon by Britannic Technologies LimitedWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by Chess ICT LimitedWon by CloudClevr LimitedWon by Daisy Corporate Services Trading LimitedWon by Exchange Communications Installations LimitedWon by Gamma Network Solutions LimitedWon by Intercity Technology LimitedWon by ITGL LimitedWon by KCOM Group LimitedWon by MLL Telecom LtdWon by NG Bailey IT Services LimitedWon by Nos Communicare LtdWon by Opus Business Systems LimitedWon by Plannet21 Communications LimitedWon by Redcentric Solutions LimitedWon by RM Education LtdWon by Southern Communications Corporate Solutions LimitedWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by Trinsic Limited
  • Lot 7 - Mobile, Voice and Data Services

    • A mobile communications solution which allows for the sending and receiving of voice calls, messaging and/or data connectivity services from compatible devices across a network which is secured to OFCOM industry standards (or any future obligations), with national coverage and roaming access in the UK and Internationally, where permissible by the Contracting Authority • A range of tariff services including but not limited to; Pay as you consume (PAYC), unlimited tariffs (with or without excess charges) • Flexible solutions which allow for customer agility, through a variety of available tariffs, bolt on services, value added services and packages which can be tailored to individual customer requirements • Enable access to any future data networks which are made available during the life of this agreement • Provision of SIM cards with numbering and porting services available • Equipment, hardware and software relevant to this Lot (e.g. smart devices, IoT technologies and any associated accessories) • Devices supplied to the customer must be unlocked, or will be unlocked at no additional charge to the customer on request and at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiry or termination of the Call-off Contract • Reporting facilities to assist customers with managing their estate, including data capping and alert notifications when near or over allocated usage

    Won by Abzorb Systems LtdWon by British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyWon by Chess ICT LimitedWon by Daisy Corporate Services Trading LimitedWon by Gamma Network Solutions LimitedWon by Intercity Technology LimitedWon by Omnia Smart Technologies LimitedWon by Opus Business Systems LimitedWon by RoamingExpert.Com LimitedWon by Southern Communications Corporate Solutions LimitedWon by Talk Straight LimitedWon by Trinsic Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£750,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
29 May 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Mobile telephonesCommunications networkTelecommunications servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportProgramming services of application softwareData security software development servicesLocal area network services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£5,250,800,000
Award date
25 August 2026
Contract period
30 September 2024 → 30 September 2028
Winners
  • 4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTD
  • Abzorb Systems Ltd
  • Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
  • Britannic Technologies Limited
  • British Telecommunications Public Limited Company
  • CAE Technology Services Limited
  • Charterhouse Voice & Data Limited
  • Chess ICT Limited
  • CloudClevr Limited
  • Conscia Group UK Ltd
  • Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited
  • Exchange Communications Installations Limited
  • Exponential-E Limited
  • Freshwave Services Limited
  • Gamma Network Solutions Limited
  • Glide Student & Residential Limited
  • ITGL Limited
  • Intercity Technology Limited
  • KCOM Group Limited
  • Logicalis UK Limited
  • MLL Telecom Ltd
  • Medhurst Communications Limited
  • NG Bailey IT Services Limited
  • Node 4 Limited
  • North PB Limited
  • Nos Communicare Ltd
  • Omnia Smart Technologies Limited
  • Opus Business Systems Limited
  • Phoenix Software Limited
  • Plannet21 Communications Limited
  • RM Education Ltd
  • Redcentric Solutions Limited
  • RoamingExpert.Com Limited
  • Softcat PLC
  • Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited
  • Talk Straight Limited
  • Telefonica Tech Northern Ireland Limited
  • The Networking People (TNP) Limited
  • Trinsic Limited
  • Ultima Business Solutions Ltd
  • Vizst Technology Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 August 2026

  2. Contract

    3 April 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    29 May 2024

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