Buyer Name: YPO
Buyer Address: 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Contracts Team
Contact Email: Contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 7901239756
YPO - 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions II
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: NEPO
Buyer Address: Northern Design Centre, Abbot's Hill, Gateshead, UKC2, NE8 3DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Nick McDonald
Contact Email: Nick.McDonald@nepo.org
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
750000000.0 GBP
750000000.0 GBP
Published
03 Apr 2025, 15:16
03 Apr 2025, 15:16
Deadline
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
72720000 - Wide area network services
72720000 - Wide area network services
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Awarded To
4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTD, Abzorb Systems Ltd, Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, Britannic Technologies Limited, British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Chess ICT Limited, Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited, Freshwave Services Limited, Gamma Network Solutions Limited, Glide Student & Residential Limited, Intercity Technology Limited, KCOM Group Limited, MLL Telecom Ltd, Node 4 Limited, North PB Limited, Nos Communicare Ltd, Redcentric Solutions Limited, RM Education Ltd, Softcat PLC, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited, Talk Straight Limited, The Networking People (TNP) Limited, Vizst Technology Ltd, CAE Technology Services Limited, ITGL Limited, Logicalis UK Limited, Medhurst Communications Limited, Plannet21 Communications Limited, Telefonica Tech Northern Ireland Limited, CloudClevr Limited, Omnia Smart Technologies Limited, Trinsic Limited, Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, Charterhouse Voice & Data Limited, Exponential-E Limited, Phoenix Software Limited, Exchange Communications Installations Limited, NG Bailey IT Services Limited, Opus Business Systems Limited, RoamingExpert.Com Limited
4NET TECHNOLOGIES LTD, Abzorb Systems Ltd, Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, Britannic Technologies Limited, British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Chess ICT Limited, Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited, Freshwave Services Limited, Gamma Network Solutions Limited, Glide Student & Residential Limited, Intercity Technology Limited, KCOM Group Limited, MLL Telecom Ltd, Node 4 Limited, North PB Limited, Nos Communicare Ltd, Redcentric Solutions Limited, RM Education Ltd, Softcat PLC, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited, Talk Straight Limited, The Networking People (TNP) Limited, Vizst Technology Ltd, CAE Technology Services Limited, ITGL Limited, Logicalis UK Limited, Medhurst Communications Limited, Plannet21 Communications Limited, Telefonica Tech Northern Ireland Limited, CloudClevr Limited, Omnia Smart Technologies Limited, Trinsic Limited, Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, Charterhouse Voice & Data Limited, Exponential-E Limited, Phoenix Software Limited, Exchange Communications Installations Limited, NG Bailey IT Services Limited, Opus Business Systems Limited, RoamingExpert.Com Limited
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Description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Connectivity, cyber security, telecommunication and mobile, voice and data services inclusive of all products, solutions, and associated services. Incorporating technologies that are currently available and those which evolve through the lifetime of the Framework. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s and NEPO’s internal requirements, by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a ‘contract’ basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services
Lot Description: • Provision of wide area data connectivity services, both public and private, to connect multiple customer sites/networks/devices and transmit data across a broad geographical area • 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 • 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 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
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 2 - Local Area Network (LAN) Services
Lot Description: • 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.
Lot 2 Status: cancelled
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 3 - Education Connectivity & Associated Services
Lot Description: • 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
Lot 3 Status: cancelled
Lot 3 Has Options: Yes
Lot 3 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 4 - Smart City and IOT Technologies
Lot Description: • 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
Lot 4 Status: cancelled
Lot 4 Has Options: Yes
Lot 4 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 5 - Cyber Security Solutions
Lot Description: • 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.
Lot 5 Status: cancelled
Lot 5 Has Options: Yes
Lot 5 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 5 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 6 - Communication Services
Lot Description: • 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.
Lot 6 Status: cancelled
Lot 6 Has Options: Yes
Lot 6 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 6 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Lot Title: Lot 7 - Mobile, Voice and Data Services
Lot Description: • 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
Lot 7 Status: cancelled
Lot 7 Has Options: Yes
Lot 7 Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 – 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years.
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value/Sustainability
Lot 7 Award Criterion (cost): Cost
Contracts
Contract Title: Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services
Contract Title: Lot 2 - Local Area Network (LAN) Services
Contract Title: Lot 3 - Education Connectivity & Associated Services
Contract Title: Lot 4 - Smart City and IOT Technologies
Contract Title: Lot 5 - Cyber Security Solutions
Contract Title: Lot 6 - Communication Services
Contract Title: Lot 7 - Mobile, Voice and Data Services
Awards
Award Title: Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services
Award Title: Lot 2 - Local Area Network (LAN) Services
Award Title: Lot 3 - Education Connectivity & Associated Services
Award Title: Lot 4 - Smart City and IOT Technologies
Award Title: Lot 5 - Cyber Security Solutions
Award Title: Lot 6 - Communication Services
Award Title: Lot 7 - Mobile, Voice and Data Services
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"description": "\u2022 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\u2019 community and infrastructure, to create a smart environment.\n\u2022 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.\n\u2022 Provide connectivity solutions which incorporate a wide range of available (and evolving) connections and technologies, inclusive of the Internet of Things (IOT)\n\u2022 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\n\u2022 Flexible solutions which are capable of integrating with existing infrastructure and/or solutions and will allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade\n\u2022 Security solutions to provide customers with safeguarding and protection of their smart city/IoT solution and associated data\n\u2022 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",
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"description": "The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 \u2013 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO\u2019s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years."
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"description": "\u2022 A cyber security solution to provide customers with safeguarding and protection of their\nnetworks, devices, and data to defend from cyber-attacks which can be delivered \u2018as a\nservice\u2019, managed, or unmanaged by the Provider\n\u2022 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.\n\u2022 Products, works, and services required to deliver the solution\n\u2022 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.",
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"description": "The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 \u2013 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO\u2019s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years."
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"description": "\u2022 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.\n\u2022 Solutions delivered \u2018as a service\u2019, managed or unmanaged by the Provider as specified by the Customer at call off\n\u2022 Number porting services\n\u2022 Flexible solutions which will allow for customer scalability and future expansion/upgrade\n\u2022 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)\n\u2022 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.\n\u2022 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.",
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"description": "The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 \u2013 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO\u2019s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years."
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"status": "cancelled",
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"description": "\u2022 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\n\u2022 A range of tariff services including but not limited to; Pay as you consume (PAYC), unlimited tariffs (with or without excess charges)\n\u2022 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\n\u2022 Enable access to any future data networks which are made available during the life of this agreement\n\u2022 Provision of SIM cards with numbering and porting services available\n\u2022 Equipment, hardware and software relevant to this Lot (e.g. smart devices, IoT technologies and any associated accessories)\n\u2022 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\n\u2022 Reporting facilities to assist customers with managing their estate, including data capping and alert notifications when near or over allocated usage",
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"description": "The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18 March 2025 \u2013 17th March 2027 with the option of 2 x 12 months extensions to 17th March 2028 and 17th March 2029. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO\u2019s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years."
},
"status": "cancelled",
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"title": "YPO - 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions II"
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