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Contract with The Networking People (TNP) Limited

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancaster City Council involves a contract extension with The Networking People (TNP) Limited for ICT network support services. This contract, under the procurement category of services, is classified within the IT services industry and focuses on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process follows a limited procurement method, where the contract was awarded without prior publication due to technical reasons. The procurement stage is complete with the contract originally signed in August 2015, and it has been extended for one year to ensure continuous service while a new procurement process is set to commence. The contract is valued at £195,695.04 and covers services within the UK region.

This contract extension provides an opportunity for other IT service providers to prepare for an upcoming tender process once the current contract approaches its expiration. Businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and network support services may find potential growth opportunities by participating in future procurement opportunities with the Council. The procurement method indicates an openness to exploring new contracts, preluding to a fresh competition which might invite SMEs to present innovative solutions in network support services whilst fostering regional business growth. This aligns well with Lancaster City Council's service delivery objectives and offers a constructive environment for suitably qualified companies aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract with The Networking People (TNP) Limited

Notice Description

Contract extension with The Networking People (TNP) Limited for ICT network support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract has been in place with The Networking People (TNP) Limited for ICT network support since August 2015, we have extended the contract for 1 year which takes the contract above threshold and we are commencing a new procurement for the service which will be in place ahead of contract expiry

Procurement Information

For technical reasons the Council has extended the contract with The Networking People (TNP) Limited for 1 year in order to allow time to procure a new service and to avoid a gap in the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059aa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£195,695 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Nick Goulden
Contact Email
ngoulden@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

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