Planning

SCC WAN (Wide Area Network)

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is planning a procurement process for the project titled "SCC WAN (Wide Area Network)" targeting IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. The current stage of this procurement process is planning, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st December 2026. The planned contract period is set from 1st June 2027 to 30th May 2032. This project specifically falls under the category of services and is located in the United Kingdom. Since it is in the planning phase, it is not yet open for competition. The legal basis for this procurement stems from legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those skilled in wide area networks and related technologies. Companies equipped to deliver high-value technical consulting and support services could find substantial growth potential in this procurement. Suitable businesses are likely those positioned to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients and those capable of deploying scalable solutions across corporate and educational settings within Sheffield. Being part of this initiative could enhance their portfolio of public sector projects, potentially leading to further contracts and opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC WAN (Wide Area Network)

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council Wide Area Networks corporate and schools This notice is a PIPELINE NOTICE and therefore is NOT currently a call for competition. For the avoidance of doubt, the Pipeline Notice is intended to provide the most accurate forecast currently available for the council's high value procurement activity. But does not commit the council to procuring any contract and may be amended after publication

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024283-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 30 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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