Planning

LFFN for Schools and Corporate Sites

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "LFFN for Schools and Corporate Sites," aimed at enhancing local full fibre network connectivity across corporate and school sites within Warwickshire. The process, categorised under IT services encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support, is currently in the planning stage with a future notice expected by 1st April 2027. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2033. Stakeholders will find relevant information at the address of Shire Hall, Warwick, CV34 4SA, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in network consulting, fibre optic installation, and technical support, to secure a long-term contract potentially enhancing business growth and market reach. A competitive position can be achieved by firms with expertise in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and those capable of meeting the connectivity needs of both corporate environments and educational institutions. Potential contractors should prepare for the upcoming tender announcement and align their offerings with the strategic goals outlined by Warwickshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LFFN for Schools and Corporate Sites

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Local Full Fibre Network at both WCC Corporate and Schools sites across Warwickshire. This contract also includes provision for sites without access to LFFN connectivity at this point.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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