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Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229

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Department for Education approved framework

The Networking and Telecommunication Services framework includes a dedicated lot for Education Connectivity & Associated Services, aligned with DfE connectivity standards. Like 1161, it allows flexible contract terms and offers a broad choice of 40 suppliers. Its simplified structure and multi-lot call-off capability make it easy to procure complete network and telecommunication solutions from a single provider. YPO provides comprehensive support for procurement and contract management, ensuring a hassle-free and compliant process. The framework is straightforward to use and compliant with UK legislation, and it supports access to cutting-edge technologies throughout its lifecycle.

Key Facts on this Framework

Period:

18 March 2025 - 17 March 2027

Extension Opportunities:

2 x 12 Months

Contract Notice:

2024/S 000-016782

Award Notice:

TBC

Geographic Coverage:

National

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Free support available

The route to market for this solution is either a direct award or further competition and our experienced team are on hand to help you through every step of the process – offering practical advice and support when you need it.

Our free support includes:

Direct award support

• Assessment of your needs and advice on the best approach
• Market and supplier insights
• Technical know-how on how to procure specific service, works or product
• Compliance with the PCR2015
• Assistance in the completion of the documentation
• Advice on the call-off terms and conditions
• Advice on the KPIs
• Assistance with or management of the supplier pre-engagement

Further competition support

• Assistance with or management of the supplier pre-engagement
• Assistance and guidance in the drafting of the documentation, including the provision of template documents
• Advice on the specification, including the provision of anonymised specifications
• Advice on the award criteria, including sustainability to ensure compliance
• Advertising the further competition on YPO’s e-tendering portal – ProContract, and full administration of the process, including clarification log management
• There are three ways to run a further competition via ProContract

1. YPO can administer the full end-to-end further competition process
2. Request temporary access to ProContract and run the further competition yourself or with our support
3. If you're a current user of ProContract you can access and use our solutions directly without our involvement. View the 'How to access YPO’s frameworks directly' user guide.

• Running or supporting the evaluation process
• Moderation of the evaluation process
• Drafting/checking award and rejection letters, including provision of template documents

Standard documents available

• Further competition template
• Specification examples
• Award questions examples
• Pricing matrix
• Award and rejection letters
• Call-off contract terms and conditions

Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Lot 2 - Local Area Network (LAN) Services

Lot 3 - Education Connectivity & Associated Services

Lot 4 - Smart Cities and IOT

Lot 5 - Cyber Security Solutions

Lot 6 - Communication Services

Lot 7 - Mobile, Voice and Data

FourNet
Abzorb
Aspire Technology Solutions
Britannic Technologies Ltd
British Telecommunications PLC
CAE Technology Services Limited
Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd t/a Pentesec
Chess ICT Ltd
CloudClevr
Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited
Exchange Communications Installations Ltd
Exponential-e Limited
Freshwave Services Limited
Gamma Network Solutions Limited
Glide Student and Residential Limited
Intercity Technology Limited
Conscia Group UK Ltd
KCOM Group Limited
Logicalis
Medhurst
MLL Telecom Ltd
NG Bailey IT Services Limited
Node4
North PB Limited
Nos Communicare' Ltd
Omnia Smart Technologies
Opus
Phoenix Software Ltd
PlanNet21 Communications Limited
Redcentric Solutions Limited
RM
RoamingExpert.Com
Softcat
Southern Communications Corporate Solutions T/A SCG Corporate (SCGC)
Schools Broadband
Telefónica Tech Northern Ireland Ltd
The Networking People (TNP) Ltd
Trinsic
Ultima Business Solutions
Vizst Technology Ltd

"This is my first time working with YPO and they have been really efficient and helpful. They have been very patient responding to my many questions."

-Rachel Swann (Aspire Educational Trust)

"Very easy to use as ever."

-Hward Barker (University of Central Lancashire)

"Savings achieved £1,080. Good experience, easy to use."

-Ashley Warner (West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust)

"£3-5M over full contract term and subject to usage as contract is demand based. The framework provided a viable route to market for all of KPSN’s (KCC’s) requirements for WAN and LAN technologies. We found YPO’s framework documentation easy to navigate, with very little clarification needed from our side. YPO stood at arm’s length, allowing us to conduct our further competition seamlessly and they were there for support when and if needed."

-Daniel Medley (Kent County Council)

"Straightforward and easy to use. Guidance for direct award was clear."

-Hannah Dearnley (Warrington Borough Council)

"Easy to use, accessible and easy to understand user guides. Guidance documents were a distinct positive in comparison to other framework providers."

-Adrian Dudley (Bromsgrove District Housing Trust)

"The ICT team were exceptionally helpful, Sam Rigg, Maggie Liddan and Joe Holland are knowledgeable and were happy to help. The framework itself was easy to navigate."

-Helen Thompson (Blackpool Council)

"Very helpful staff and simple to use. Savings achieved - £88,560.00."

-New College Durham

"It was a good experience and the YPO team were very helpful and easy to deal with. Savings achieved £535,623.28 inc VAT (£428,498.62 EX VAT)."

-Pobl Group

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