Provision of Wide Area Network

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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10 Jun 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Wide Area Network," in the Information Technology services category. The procurement was conducted using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116, specifically under LOT 1A for Network Services. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional nine months starting from April 2028. The total contract value for the initial two-year term is £594,894.88. The procurement method employed was selective, aimed at enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure across Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those focused on data network support services. Small and medium enterprises could find viable growth avenues by engaging in such public procurement processes, as the buyer has indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies with capabilities in delivering wide area networks and associated support services might leverage this type of contract to establish and expand their presence within the public sector framework. The partnership with a prominent organisation like Virgin Media Business Limited further underscores the demand for reliable and extensive network service providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wide Area Network

Notice Description

The Provision of Wide Area Network for The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This has been awarded via a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6116 for the provision of Network Services LOT 1A. There is a 9 month extension option available from 1st April 2028. The value of the contract only reflects the initial 2 year term, there is no value currently available for the 9 month extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daee658e-3f06-4e9f-9123-73d999929725
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b7720c-c3b2-4d04-b646-4efaf5796082
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£594,894 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£594,894 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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