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Managed Network Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Managed Network Services" has been completed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands. This contract, valued at £4,389,000, involves the provision of SD-WAN direct internet access technologies within the telecommunications services industry category. It is focused on delivering internet connectivity to directly access cloud and internet services without a centralised aggregation point. The geographical scope spans across various regions including West Midlands, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, initially awarded without prior publication under the Network Services 3 Framework agreement, was signed on 16 March 2026, transitioning from tender initiation to award.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for large-scale telecommunications firms with expertise in network solutions and internet connectivity. British Telecommunications plc has been awarded this contract, signalling active involvement in delivering innovative telecommunications services. Businesses specializing in SD-WAN and direct internet access technologies, capable of enhancing bandwidth and connectivity without reliance on centralised points, are well-suited to similar opportunities. Although the provision of network support services was cancelled, the active contract for managed network services indicates consistent demand in regions across the UK, offering strategic positioning for companies aiming to expand their market influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Network Services

Notice Description

Provision of SD-WAN direct Internet access technologies with Internet connectivity to directly access cloud and Internet services, without traversing a centralised aggregation point and to provide additional bandwidth as required.

Procurement Information

Further competition process undertaken under Network Services 3 Framework agreement (RM6116) Lot 1a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068982
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037040-2026
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

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,389,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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