Award

Supply and Provision of Council's Wide Area Network (WAN) via CCS RM6116

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Provision of Council's Wide Area Network (WAN)" via the CCS RM6116 Framework. This procurement falls under the services category and covers wide area network services, classified under CPV 72720000. The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, was a direct award with a total value of £2,100,000. The region involved is UKG36, specifically Dudley. The procurement method was limited, and the contract was signed on 17th November 2025. The award process bypassed prior publication due to specific regulatory scope considerations.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, especially those capable of deploying and maintaining wide area networks. As the contract was directly awarded through a recognised framework, companies with established reputations and capable of aligning with government procurement processes stand a strong chance. Although the bidding was non-competitive in this instance, understanding such frameworks can benefit businesses seeking similar future tenders. Large-scale providers, akin to Virgin Media Business Limited, are well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities due to their comprehensive service offerings and compliance with the structured procurement procedures set by authorities like the Dudley Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Supply and Provision of Council's Wide Area Network (WAN) via CCS RM6116

Notice Description

Supply and provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116. Additional information: Direct Award

Procurement Information

The procurement was a direct award via Crown Commercial Services RM6116 following a review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075790-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Reed
Contact Email
jackie.reed@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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