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Wide Area Network Services 2025

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Wide Area Network Services 2025," focusing on replacing their outdated Public Services Network. The procurement, classified under "Wide area network services," involves a managed service orchestrating a modern wide-area network across approximately 200 sites in Lincolnshire. Following a selective method using the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework, the contract was awarded to Exponential-e Limited. The process reached the award stage on 20th March 2026, with the contract active from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2031. The project is classified within the East Midlands region, providing a strategic opportunity for service expansion to other public organisations in the area.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and third-sector organisations capable of delivering network services. Companies proficient in large-scale network orchestration and inter-site connectivity across multiple locations are well-suited for this project. There are potential avenues for extending service integration points with third-party providers, further creating collaborative growth prospects in the digital infrastructure realm. With a contract value of £5.4 million, businesses proficient in delivering comprehensive network solutions while maintaining partnerships with government bodies will find this opportunity enticing for expanding market presence and establishing robust service delivery frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network Services 2025

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council contract for a network specialist for Wide Area Network Services to replace its outdated Public Services Network ("PSN") with a managed service using modern, fit for purpose, unified and centrally orchestrated Wide Area Network across approx. 200 sites across the County. The scope shall cover both external connectivity requirements, inter-site communications, and integration points with third-party service providers. It shall exclude end-user devices, application-level services, and any infrastructure not directly related to network transport or orchestration. This contract is awarded following a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. During the term of the Contract, the Buyer may extend the scope of the contract to other public services organisations within Lincolnshire, and at such time the Buyer will enter into good faith negotiations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3794ab4c-fb9b-4fc9-a7db-11d655fe352a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

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