Award

Wide Area Network

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Wide Area Network services, led by Leicestershire Police, has reached the award stage as of 26th January 2026. This contract, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the category of services and is specifically aimed at the wide area network industry. The contract covers services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and spans from 23rd November 2025 to 22nd November 2027. Employing a selective procurement method, this was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the official contract award notice was published on 16th February 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale organisations with expertise in network services. Virgin Media, a prominent large supplier, has secured the contract, suggesting that businesses with robust capabilities in providing wide area network solutions are well-suited for such tenders. Although not tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract represents a lucrative opportunity within the competitive telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Wide area network services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb09843f-1de3-445e-bae6-a2b69d5cc601
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78377843-6884-448d-8320-512c0b37b70e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2027 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Simran Gill
Contact Email
simran.gill@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
01162222222

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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