Award

Core Network Replacement - Network Support Service

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Wakefield Council, involves a contract titled "Core Network Replacement - Network Support Service" with a focus on local area network services. This project is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 31st October 2025 and set to commence on 5th November 2025 through to 5th November 2030. This was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £250,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data networking, connectivity services, network security, and remote access solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited given the procurement preferences. The engagement through such contracts can bolster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing the company’s portfolio in providing network infrastructure support to government bodies such as Wakefield Council.

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Notice Title

Core Network Replacement - Network Support Service

Notice Description

Network Support Service will include data networking, connectivity services, network security, support, and remote access solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5259bd3-067f-450d-b2f0-509da05c0058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe50d5a6-2347-436a-b38b-083b68431dee
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0345 8506506

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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