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Enterprise Broadband Connectivity

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Enterprise Broadband Connectivity," focusing on providing internet services across various corporate and education sites in Lancashire & Cumbria. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, utilised a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. It falls under the industry category of Internet service providers and is classified with CPV code 72411000. The procurement specifically targets regions within North West England. Key dates included the tender end date on 20th February 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 13th March 2026, set to conclude on 12th March 2029. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 63,630, was published on 26th March 2026, marking Vodafone Limited as the service provider.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in broadband connectivity and internet services. Companies that operate large-scale networks or possess advanced infrastructure capabilities to manage extensive service coverage would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Given the nature of the procurement process as selective with a framework agreement, businesses already established within relevant frameworks could benefit from expedited involvement. This contract, awarded by the Lancashire County Council, underscores potential for substantial engagement with regional public sector needs, offering significant opportunities for contractors poised to deliver high-quality internet services across educational and corporate entities.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Broadband Connectivity

Notice Description

Enterprise broadband connectivity for various LCC corporate and education sites across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bb7af93-6f78-4058-bb06-e92882d21a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c00bdc3-1f57-4ee6-a261-4a77d8062ad7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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