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title: "SD-WAN co-managed service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# SD-WAN co-managed service

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79eaeeee-e2c1-4681-89e3-2e8608499474

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## Summary

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has awarded a contract for a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution, including a co-managed service. This procurement process falls under the industry category of network equipment and wide area networks, with the CPV classification codes 32420000 and 32430000. Located in Liverpool, England, the contract extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, offering an optional 12-month extension. Having progressed through the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was granted on 23 February 2026, with publication details released on 9 March 2026. The contract is valued at £360,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for SMEs specialising in network equipment and SD-WAN services. With the Charity Commission prioritising the co-management aspect of the service, companies with expertise in collaborative network management and infrastructure implementations stand to benefit. Such organisations can leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence within public sector engagements. Given the framework procurement approach, businesses already part of established networks might find it easier to align with the requirements and compete effectively.

## Notice

The contract is for a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution, including a co-managed service. This is the main network link for the Charity Commission. The contract includes an optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b8c9f7-a77f-42d8-a630-5b773e0bcadc |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b8c9f7-a77f-42d8-a630-5b773e0bcadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b8c9f7-a77f-42d8-a630-5b773e0bcadc
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

## Provenance

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