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Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 14:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 14:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 07:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity services under a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) solution. Located in Beverley, East Yorkshire, this procurement process reflects the completion of the award stage. The process followed an open procurement method involving a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2026 to KCOM GROUP LIMITED, whose head office is situated in East Yorkshire. Covering the industry categories of telecommunications, software, and related IT services, this contract runs from 26 June 2026 until 31 July 2031, with options for additional services to enhance council operations.

This tender provides substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT and telecom services, particularly those capable of delivering complex networking solutions. Companies engaged in software development, telecommunications infrastructure, or IT consultation could find ample opportunities to offer similar services in future tenders or expansions of this contract. The competitive flexible procedure ensures that firms of varying scales can participate, fostering an environment where SMEs with innovative networking solutions have the prospect of competing alongside larger entities. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive SD WAN services and eager to support public sector digital infrastructures would be particularly suited to similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity

Notice Description

Supply of connectivity services for a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) solution to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOTICE OF AN AWARD. THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY***

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to procure additional licencing, functionality and general services within the scope of this contract where required in order to maintain and/or improve the services delivered by the council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£785,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCOM GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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