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Broadband Services

Lichfield District Council

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18 Sep 2026 at 18:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council procured broadband services for its requirements, described as SCC Broadband Services. The work falls within IT services, including internet-related support, consulting, software development and associated technical services. It is a services contract rather than a supply or construction opportunity. Delivery is recorded in the United Kingdom. Staffordshire County Council is involved as the selected service provider, indicating a public-sector delivery arrangement between the two councils. Businesses operating in broadband, connectivity, managed internet services, network support or wider IT support would find the requirement commercially relevant, particularly where they can serve public authorities and provide dependable ongoing technical support alongside the underlying broadband service.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct procedure below the applicable threshold, without competition. Lichfield District Council awarded the single lot to Staffordshire County Council on 18 September 2026. The contract was signed on 18 September 2026 and runs from 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2028. Its value is £40,000 excluding VAT, or £48,000 including VAT. The contract is active. Evaluation was not based on competing bids: the authority used a direct award route for the broadband services requirement. The selected supplier is Staffordshire County Council, and the arrangement covers the full stated requirement rather than separately awarded lots.

This award shows that Lichfield District Council has an established demand for broadband and related IT support delivered through a public-sector service provider. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate reliable broadband connectivity, operational network support and the ability to maintain service quality throughout a multi-year arrangement. Relevant capability may include managing internet services for public bodies, handling technical issues promptly, maintaining resilient connectivity and coordinating service delivery with council teams. Suppliers with experience of public-sector governance, contract management and service reporting would be well placed to compete when this requirement next reaches the market. The opportunity is suited to established connectivity or managed IT providers able to deliver a complete, dependable service rather than a one-off installation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadband Services

Notice Description

SCC Broadband Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0775f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lichfield District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Staffordshire County Council

Further Information

Notice Documents

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