Planning

Corporate and Schools WAN sites

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 09:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for "Corporate and Schools WAN sites," focusing on re-procuring WAN links for schools and corporate connectivity. This service procurement, classified under IT services, will involve consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender process is scheduled to progress with a future notice date set for 20th July 2027, and the contract period for related works will commence on 20th July 2028, concluding on 19th July 2033. This planned procurement aligns with legislative requirements under UKPGA 2023/54 and is intended to serve the Warwickshire area, fostering enhanced connectivity solutions in education and public sectors.

For businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on network connections and support, this tender presents substantial growth opportunities. The re-procurement initiative by Warwickshire County Council offers avenues for companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet services to expand their footprint within the educational and public sector. Companies equipped to deliver scalable and innovative connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete, potentially securing a pivotal role in enhancing IT infrastructure across schools and corporate environments in the region. Interested businesses should prepare to engage in the procurement process as it advances through planning stages towards the anticipated start date.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate and Schools WAN sites

Notice Description

Re-procurement of WAN links for Schools and Corporate Connectivity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037454-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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
20 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2028 - 19 Jul 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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