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title: "Further Competition Under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - Network Services 3 Lot 1a - Wide Area Connectivity (WAN) - AWARD"
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# Further Competition Under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - Network Services 3 Lot 1a - Wide Area Connectivity (WAN) - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e78586d-332d-4f79-a2f7-023afc71533b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, involved a tender for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) services under the Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 3 Framework Lot 1a. The procurement, classified under the 'Networks' and 'Local area network' industry categories, was located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage on 24th April 2026, following a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £685,000, is set to commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 16th November 2026. Interested parties were able to submit their tenders until 21st January 2025.

This award presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in network connectivity and WAN services, particularly those experienced in strategic collaborations with public-sector bodies. An ideal contender would be a business capable of delivering cost-efficient services and measurable service enhancements, albeit not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs. As this award is part of a structured government framework agreement, it provides a stable and competitive environment for growth through new networking service implementations and extensions across 80 council sites.

## Notice

The Council wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) provision to the Council ("the Invitation To Tender"). The tender exercise will be a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Terms - Network Services 3 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Council currently has 80 sites connected through its current provider. The Council will be looking to appoint a Supplier with a proven track record of working strategically with public-sector organisations in the UK to provide WAN connectivity that has in turn resulted in tangible cost savings and/or service improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6fabe1-29b6-4dde-803a-1bda267be6da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £685,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6fabe1-29b6-4dde-803a-1bda267be6da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6fabe1-29b6-4dde-803a-1bda267be6da
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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