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This framework is for the provision of network connectivity and telecommunication solutions which has been developed from extensive public sector customer and supplier engagement. Designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations including Central Government, Charities, Housing, Education, Emergency Services, Local Authority and NHS establishments.

 

The simplified lot structure allows for purchase decisions based on solutions and outcomes. Each lot is inclusive of products, works and services which can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and provide you with delivery of standalone, or full service solutions, using technologies that are currently available and those which evolve throughout the lifetime of the framework agreement.

 

This Framework is divided into the following Lots:

  • Lot 1 – Wide Area Network (WAN) Services 

  • Lot 2 – Local Area Network (LAN) Services

  • Lot 3 – Digital Fibre Infrastructure Services

  • Lot 4 – Smart Cities and IOT

  • Lot 5 – Cyber Security Solutions

  • Lot 6 – Communication Services

  • Lot 7 – Mobile, Voice and Data
  •  

    Multi-lot call offs are permittable, enabling you to combine two or more of the above lots and obtain all your connectivity and telecommunication service requirements in 1 single procurement.

     

    Documents
    The framework documents and templates are all available to download from the 'Documents' tab above. Please complete and return the NDA Access Agreement if you would like sight of the tender documents including specification, terms and conditions, criteria etc. On submission to YPO, please confirm what further information you require from the team and we will be happy to assist. 

     

    Contracting authority call-off period
    YPO haven’t set a minimum or maximum length for any call-offs created by contracting authorities. Contracting authorities can create an agreed call-off based on the term they believe will suit their requirements.

     

    How to call-off
    YPO have completed a full OJEU compliant process to allow our customers easy call-offs via direct award or further competition, through any of the awarded suppliers on the relevant lot, subject to the lot which they are utilising (Lot 3 and Lot 4 excludes the Direct Award option)

    To call off this agreement you may consider;
    • Direct Award -  Award direct to a chosen supplier on the permittable lots based on cost, or cost and quality
    • Price on demand - Award direct to a chosen supplier after conducting a simple and fast 100% price quotation (under threshold only)
    • Further competition - Evaluate suppliers based on criteria relevant to your organisation

    Please ensure to follow any internal policies and the current Public Contract Regulations and refer to the user guide, under the heading ‘How to call off the framework’ for considerations and top tips when choosing your procurement route. Direct Award and Further Competition guidance is also provided separately within the ‘Documents’ tab.

     

    Providers
    There are 38 awarded suppliers across the 7 lots, 55% of which are SME’S, providing a great mix of providers who can deliver high quality services to the whole of the public sector.
    To find out more about the suppliers and their offerings please use the ‘Suppliers’ tab for a generic overview and ‘Resources’ for case studies and solutions. Within the ‘Documents’ tab is the breakdown of suppliers per lot.

     

    YPO's ICT team can support you through your procurement, to find out more or for any enquiries contact us at [email protected].

    Key Facts on this Framework

    Period:
    01 October 2020 - 30 September 2024
    Extension Opportunities:
    None
    Contract Notice:
    2020/S 124-305229
    Award Notice:
    2020/S 202-492172
    Geographic Coverage:
    National
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  • This framework agreement has been established to allow customers to purchase goods, works or services easily and compliantly via direct award or further competition. Benefits of using the framework agreement include:

    This framework is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation - we've done the work, so there's no need for you to run a full EU procurement process, reducing risk and timescales for customers

     

    • Available to use by all UK public sector bodies – you don’t have to be a member to utilise any of our framework agreements

     

    • Assured supplier standards - Suppliers listed on the framework were assessed during the procurement process for their financial stability, compliance to legislation, experience and technical and professional ability to give customers confidence of a quality service 

     

    • Supplier choiceWith 38 providers available on the framework across 7 lots, offering excellent choice and industry expertise

     

    • Pre-defined terms and conditionsTerms and conditions of the contract have already been established and signed and accepted by the Supplier. On awarding contracts customers have the option to use YPO’s standard framework agreement terms and conditions as established, or use their own if preferred

     

    • No defined call off length you can specify a contract period, based on the term that will best suit your requirements

     

    • Aggregation of spend - customers will receive the benefits of the aggregated spend volume and increased leverage in the market

     

    • Aggregated competitions YPO can assist with developing and running aggregated competitions with other buyers with similar requirements 

     

    • Simplified lot structureeasy to understand lot requirements which allow purchase decisions based on solutions and outcomes

     

    • Choice of call off routes direct award capability for quick and compliant procurements, or re-open award criteria weightings at further competition to suit your specific requirements 

     

    • One stop shop - multi-lot call offs are permitted with this framework, allowing customers to procure all their connectivity and telecommunication requirements in 1 single procurement and award to 1 supplier for their full ICT solution across multiple lots

     

    Access to the latest technology – the framework allows for delivery of solutions using technologies that are currently available and those which evolve throughout the lifetime of the framework agreement, giving you access to the newest equipment and service offerings

     

    • Easy to use - Customers need only to identify their requirements, present these to the market and award a contract. This can be done either via YPO or directly with the awarded suppliers 

     

    • Full support serviceYPO can assist you with your procurement and managing the call off-process, from the building of documents, running the further competition, through to evaluation. YPO can conduct this on your behalf (at no cost to you) taking care of all key areas making the process totally hassle free and compliant with as little or much involvement as you require



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

     

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    Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions

    Did you know our Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework consists of 7 lots and 38 supplies, 55% of those are SME’s? Watch the video below to find out what other services the framework provides:


     
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     976 North Logo   North specialises in delivering managed ICT infrastructure solutions encompassing the Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Dark Fibre connectivity, Wireless, WAN, LAN, Data Centre and Cloud technologies. We offer a complementary range of Managed Service options, tailored to the requirements of each individual customer.
         
     NTT United Kingdom Limited logo   NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. Our global assets and integrated ICT stack capabilities provide unique offerings in cloud-enabling networking, hybrid cloud, data centres, digital transformation, client experience, workplace and cybersecurity. We support our clients at every stage of the transformation journey. From initial consulting to map out a strategic plan, through to a complete managed services proposition that covers every base for our clients. We believe that innovation is fundamental to creating a sustainable future for our society and clients. NTT Group (our ultimate parent company) invests $3.6 billion in R&D a year and has 5,500 R&D professionals, 2,500+ research engineers with 16,000+ patents. We operate and manage a global innovation framework that fosters inner-sourcing and co-innovation which enables us to leverage true creativity and expertise of our people, as well as innovate at the cutting edge with our global technology partners, co-creating innovative solutions with, and for our clients.
         
     Nynet Ltd logo   NYnet Ltd operates a wholly owned high capacity fibre network across the region. With outstanding performance levels across the network of 99.997% availability and a fully proactively management service, this positions NYnet as a leading service provider in its field. The focus for NYnet is to improve connectivity and broadband services to public sector organisations and education establishments. NYnet is CAS(T) accredited which is the Governments security accreditation. NYnet also has the ISO27001 International Standard for Information Security. NYnet does not craft solutions from a blend of cheapest circuits. We do not utilise third parties or sub-contractors. Our services are best in class and competitively priced. We use best of breed router technology and offer dedicated support end to end. The NYnet solution is positioned as a high value business grade proposition. With minimal downtime our services are unbeatable in terms of availability and reliability.
         
     Onwave UK Ltd logo   Onwave’s mission is twofold: 1) Helping organisations connect their People, Places and Assets. 2) Enabling and building innovation using the power of connectivity. Onwave is on-net to the main service providers in the UK; fixed line, cellular, WiSP/WiMAX and satellite. This means we give you more connectivity options than anyone else. Our fully managed service takes care of all your connectivity requirements, giving you Visibility, Flexibility and Control, in a single monthly bill. 
         
     Pentesec Limited logo   Pentesec specialise in Cyber Security Consultancy, Hardware and Services. We supply solutions from tier one security vendors including Check Point, Proofpoint, Crowdstrike, and F5. We also offer Hosted and Managed Service Platforms, Vendor Certifications and Professional Services.  Our Technical team deliver world-class services, backed by award-winning expertise, to keep your business safe and secure. 
         
     YPO Technology Hardware Supplier   At Phoenix we believe that by using IT we can enable UK Public Sector organisations to innovate, transform, protect and deliver smart connected services to staff, citizens, patients,  tenants and students.  As a 100% Public Sector focussed IT Solution and Services provider, we do this by understanding the individual goals of each and every organisation that we work with to help them modernise their workplace by harnessing the power of cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, collaboration tools and governance & regulatory controls.  By working in true partnership with you, and our strategic partners, we will design solutions that not only meet your objectives, but is also on time, on budget and delivers the remarkable outcomes that you require.
         
     SENSEi Networks Limited logo   SENSEi has been a key player in the development of IoT solutions in the UK since 2015. SENSEi provides a single-source IoT service offering that encompasses the entire IoT eco-system, from hardware, access networks (eg LTE/NBIoT/LoRaWAN) cloud processing and analytics, application development and professional services. SENSEi’s proprietary Platform-as-a-Service provides a modular end-to-end system architecture with all the functionalities necessary to create and deploy enterprise scale IoT solutions quickly and cost effectively, whilst also offering a robust framework for the development of highly bespoke vertical applications. Our client base includes BT, Virgin Media Business, leading system integrators and public sector organisations.
         
     YPO Data Centre Supplier   Six Degrees is a cloud-led managed service provider, working as a collaborative technology partner to businesses making a digital transition. We deliver transformational technology services that enable organisations to maximise their digital ROI. We live and breathe secure, cloud-led technology, and we work collaboratively to help organisations be the very best at what they do.
         
     YPO Technology Hardware Supplier   Unleashing the Potential of IT. SCC helps government and the wider public sector deploy IT products and solutions that improve their business by reducing cost of ownership, drive efficiencies, and increase user experience and productivity. Public Sector organisations of all sizes use SCC to plan, supply, integrate and manage their business requirements from a wide range of leading technology Vendors. Our depth of experience and knowledge gained over the last 30 years has earned us a reputation as a thought leader and trusted advisor. Whether it was being appointed as one of the first national resellers to deliver technology to the NHS or being the first provider awarded Pan-Government accreditation for its Secure Cloud Services, SCC has always been a leader in the provision of innovative technology services to the UK Public Sector. SCC has dedicated teams focused on helping you unleash the potential of your IT and, ultimately, make the planet a better place through sustainable technology.
         
     Talk Straight -Schools Broadband logo   Talk Straight trading as Schools Broadband has been looking after the communications and network security for our public and private sector customers since 2007.  We provide high speed resilient internet connections, world-leading network security, secure wide area networks, advanced web filtering, backup and disaster recovery plus VoIP telephony and Mobile services to suit the most complex of requirements for both single sites and geographically dispersed organisations. Our unique and award-winning cloud-based solution, means we are able to provide world-class technology at affordable prices, combining quality, value for money and adaptive technology for future change.
         
     TalkTalk Business logo   TalkTalk Business is a business broadband, telephony and IT support provider owned by TalkTalk Group. The division supports approx 180,000 UK businesses, and 350 resellers, that include voice and data specialists, systems integrators and carriers.
         
     Telefonica UK Limited logo   O2 is the UK’s largest mobile network. We also provide the public sector with a range of digital and ICT solutions and technologies. Our mission is to help the public sector to deliver value; enabling services to be purchased and operated as flexibly and efficiently as possible, while helping communities and citizens to thrive every day. Our solutions under the YPO framework includes:
     
    •       Wide Area Network (WAN)
    •       Local Area Network (LAN)
    •       Digital Fibre Infrastructure Services
    •       Mobile Voice and Data Services
         
     Thales logo  

    Thales designs and delivers solutions that protect states, cities and Critical National Infrastructure in an increasingly unpredictable world and in the face of an ever changing threat landscape. From helping cities and critical infrastructures become safer and smarter, to securing global financial markets and protecting sensitive data to keeping security forces connected on critical missions, Thales ensures the integrity of the technologies that keep our world moving, staying one step ahead of all forms of digital threat and enhancing life for all.

    Through its Secure Communications and Information Systems organisation, Thales is dedicated to working with its customers in the public and private sector to deliver solutions which meet their needs both now and in the future. From providing consulting services to help customers understand the best way to address complex challenges, through to providing complete solutions, Thales is able to draw upon its global presence to bring world class innovation and solutions tailored to its customers’ needs.

         
     TNP logo   The Networking People (TNP) Ltd is a HSCN compliant communications provider supplying ISP services, wide area networks, wireless networks, security solutions and consultancy through the innovative use of technology and commerce. Over 95% of TNP’s business is in health, local government, education and emergency services. This level of experience ensures we understand the procurement and compliance requirements of the public sector, it also means we can offer truly independent advice, support and solutions through our engineering and professional services teams. TNP is available on lots 1,2 and 5 of the YPO 000976 Network Connectivity and Telecommunications framework.
         
     Vaioni Group Ltd logo   Vaioni is a market leading provider of extraordinary connectivity, helping businesses meet the challenges of today’s digital economy through mission critical network, voice and cloud services. Every network we create is bespoke, designed to put our customers back in control of their connectivity. The Vaioni Ethernet Network is integrated with every other major Ethernet provider in the UK, giving our customers the most diverse choice of access speed, technology and carrier available today. This means our customers can build networks that are personalised, which meet the individual strategic needs of their business. This is Vaioni and this is what makes us extraordinary.

    "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."

    KPSN, a not for profit network and connectivity partnership managed by Kent County Council

     

    “We have found the direct award process very straightforward, and the order form is simple enough to complete. The reason why we chose direct award… we previously had NTT doing work via one of our main contractors, but we needed a way to contract directly to make it a) easier to manage and b) avoid the mark up.” 

    Highways England



    “The service provided has been excellent, Sam is very professional, helpful and offers a high standard of customer service. Using the Framework has saved us a huge amount of time and effort – we will be using again for future buying.” 

    The Federation of Abbey Schools



    “Good framework to use – instructions great for direct call-off.” 

    London Borough of Islington



    “A clear and straightforward process, with fantastic support from Katie and Sam. Thank you.” 

    Neath Port Talbot Council

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