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title: "Enterprise Broadband Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bb7af93-6f78-4058-bb06-e92882d21a95"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Enterprise Broadband Connectivity

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bb7af93-6f78-4058-bb06-e92882d21a95

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Enterprise Broadband Connectivity," focusing on providing internet services across various corporate and education sites in Lancashire & Cumbria. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, utilised a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. It falls under the industry category of Internet service providers and is classified with CPV code 72411000. The procurement specifically targets regions within North West England. Key dates included the tender end date on 20th February 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 13th March 2026, set to conclude on 12th March 2029. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 63,630, was published on 26th March 2026, marking Vodafone Limited as the service provider.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in broadband connectivity and internet services. Companies that operate large-scale networks or possess advanced infrastructure capabilities to manage extensive service coverage would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Given the nature of the procurement process as selective with a framework agreement, businesses already established within relevant frameworks could benefit from expedited involvement. This contract, awarded by the Lancashire County Council, underscores potential for substantial engagement with regional public sector needs, offering significant opportunities for contractors poised to deliver high-quality internet services across educational and corporate entities.

## Notice

Enterprise broadband connectivity for various LCC corporate and education sites across Lancashire & Cumbria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c00bdc3-1f57-4ee6-a261-4a77d8062ad7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,630 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c00bdc3-1f57-4ee6-a261-4a77d8062ad7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c00bdc3-1f57-4ee6-a261-4a77d8062ad7
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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