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Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD" has been completed by Cheshire Constabulary, located in Winsford, Cheshire. The tender, classified under the information technology services industry category, was executed according to a Direct Award process under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116. With an initial contract term of five years, starting on 26th June 2025, and extending up to 25th June 2030, the agreement includes five optional 12-month extensions. The procurement covered delivery addresses around the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions. Valued at £4,320,522, the successful award was made to Virgin Media Business Limited, highlighting a significant opportunity in the IT connectivity sector.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in inter-site connectivity and data access services. Although the process was completed through a Direct Award, companies with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient wide area network solutions could explore similar framework agreements or partnerships in the future. While the tender does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger corporations in the IT service sector, especially those with expertise in handling complex and expansive network infrastructure projects, would be well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

Notice Description

Wide Area Network This is a call-off agreement under CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116, Lot1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services following the Direct Award process. The agreement is for an initial 5 Year term, with 5 optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35d4960b-ac3b-47c3-837b-59592c7916e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c311bed-423e-4b87-b199-4eb670fd748d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,320,520 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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