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Vodafone Network Based Internet Access

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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01 Sep 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority procured network-based internet access from Vodafone Limited. The requirement is classified as computer network services and covers delivery across Yorkshire and the Humber, with the buyer based in Leeds. The service is a managed network connectivity requirement intended to provide internet access through Vodafone’s network. It is a services procurement rather than a supply or construction contract. The named supplier is a large telecommunications provider, indicating that the requirement is suited to organisations with established network infrastructure, operational resilience and the ability to support a public-sector connectivity service across the buyer’s area. The procurement is specifically for Vodafone network-based internet access under the Network Services 3 framework.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 28 August 2026. It used a selective procedure as a direct call-off from the RM6116 Network Services 3 framework, rather than an open competition. The awarded value is £250,000. The stated estimated procurement range was £137,527.90 to £250,000. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031, comprising an initial three-year term and two optional 12-month extensions. The tender submission deadline was 9 August 2026. The award was active when recorded. The requirement was not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for network-based internet access from West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Suppliers seeking comparable work would need the infrastructure, service management capability and operational capacity to deliver reliable connectivity across Yorkshire and the Humber over a multi-year term. They would also need to understand public-sector network service requirements and be able to compete through the relevant Network Services 3 framework route, since this procurement was made as a framework call-off. The selected supplier was Vodafone Limited, a large telecommunications business, so credible competitors would need comparable scale, network capability and resilience, together with experience of delivering managed connectivity for public-sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vodafone Network Based Internet Access

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - Direct Award from RM6116 for Network Services 3 for Vodafone Network Based Internet Access. Initial three (3) year contract with two (2) further twelve (12) month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-179b0815-40e3-4115-93dc-9518e08d5029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46b1310-7a73-4dfc-a6fb-986b8e7dae5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vodafone Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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