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Provision of SD WAN Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of SD WAN Services" has been handled by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This project falls under the telecommunications network industry category, with further classifications in telecommunications services and local area network services, and it involves the implementation of SD-WAN, IPVPN, and DIA circuits. The contract was awarded on 12th August 2025 to Virgin Media Business Ltd with a contract period running from 22nd August 2025 to 21st August 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a total contract value of £237,165. The main location for delivery is the United Kingdom, although services extend to various regions including Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and additionally serve global locations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this a fitting opportunity due to the suitability designed for these business types. The awarded contract offers potential for business growth through involvement in the enhancement and maintenance of a robust, flexible, and secure network infrastructure for a local government entity, which could also pave the way for further collaborations and extensions in related projects within the region or under the buyer's jurisdiction. Virgin Media Business Ltd’s successful bid highlights the potential benefits for large-scale providers in securing significant public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of SD WAN Services

Notice Description

SD-WAN, IPVPN, and DIA circuits are required to ensure we have a robust, flexible, and secure network infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7749eda-eef1-4643-826c-abb6a92d3659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd268c42-23a0-48e9-97c8-3c47b20ee11c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,165 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Morris
Contact Email
jamesmorris1@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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