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title: "Wide Area Network Services 2025"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Wide Area Network Services 2025

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667730c6-ee67-49ae-9136-a7267cd4e271

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Wide Area Network Services 2025," focusing on replacing their outdated Public Services Network. The procurement, classified under "Wide area network services," involves a managed service orchestrating a modern wide-area network across approximately 200 sites in Lincolnshire. Following a selective method using the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework, the contract was awarded to Exponential-e Limited. The process reached the award stage on 20th March 2026, with the contract active from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2031. The project is classified within the East Midlands region, providing a strategic opportunity for service expansion to other public organisations in the area.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and third-sector organisations capable of delivering network services. Companies proficient in large-scale network orchestration and inter-site connectivity across multiple locations are well-suited for this project. There are potential avenues for extending service integration points with third-party providers, further creating collaborative growth prospects in the digital infrastructure realm. With a contract value of £5.4 million, businesses proficient in delivering comprehensive network solutions while maintaining partnerships with government bodies will find this opportunity enticing for expanding market presence and establishing robust service delivery frameworks.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council contract for a network specialist for Wide Area Network Services to replace its outdated Public Services Network ("PSN") with a managed service using modern, fit for purpose, unified and centrally orchestrated Wide Area Network across approx. 200 sites across the County. The scope shall cover both external connectivity requirements, inter-site communications, and integration points with third-party service providers. It shall exclude end-user devices, application-level services, and any infrastructure not directly related to network transport or orchestration. This contract is awarded following a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. During the term of the Contract, the Buyer may extend the scope of the contract to other public services organisations within Lincolnshire, and at such time the Buyer will enter into good faith negotiations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3794ab4c-fb9b-4fc9-a7db-11d655fe352a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,400,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3794ab4c-fb9b-4fc9-a7db-11d655fe352a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3794ab4c-fb9b-4fc9-a7db-11d655fe352a
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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