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Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council has awarded a contract under the title "Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity," with a focus on data services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of England. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has recently reached the Award stage as of 30th April 2026. The contract, worth £744,809, was awarded to The Networking People (TNP) Ltd, with services set to commence from 1st May 2026, continuing until 30th April 2031. The procurement process, primarily categorised under goods, was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for enterprises specialising in data services and connectivity solutions. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender advantageous given its structure and requirements. The awarded contract signifies a partnership with Cumberland Council, providing visibility and access to future governmental procurement opportunities. Businesses capable of delivering robust and reliable data centre core connectivity services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enabling long-term growth and establishment within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity

Notice Description

Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity for Cumberland Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0d63dca-fd11-4015-8ae4-8c87a31b8cb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7ed83a-6916-4dcc-9bb0-d9a68b8430d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£744,809 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,809 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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