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Wide Area Network

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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16 Feb 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Wide Area Network" was managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire, a regional authority focused on public order and safety. The industry category for this contract falls under wide area network services, with the procurement primarily located in the UK Midlands region (UKF2). This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to Virgin Media o2 on 26 January 2026. The procurement method was a limited process without a prior publication of a call for competition, using the CCS Framework RM6116.

This tender offers opportunities for large-scale enterprises with expertise in wide area network services, providing a significant contract valued at £1,200,000. The direct award indicates an emphasis on compliance and streamlined negotiations, benefiting firms prepared to deliver high-quality solutions without the need for competitive tendering. Companies with established credentials in network infrastructure in the UK, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of public safety organisations, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Wide area network services

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award via CCS Framework RM6116.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013820-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Simran Gill
Contact Email
simran.gill@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA O2

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