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title: "Wide Area Network Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON"
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# Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86b80b1d-8e2e-491b-af9e-1d1fbbfb30db

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## Summary

The London Borough of Islington has completed a procurement process for Wide Area Network (WAN) Services, classified under CPV code 72720000. This process involved a call-off contract from a framework agreement with the incumbent service provider, London Grid For Learning Trust, to deliver a managed, secure, and resilient network to around 110 sites across the borough. The contract, valued at £1,043,000, started on 23rd July 2019 and will conclude on 23rd July 2024. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 21st June 2019 and the award date on 5th June 2024. The project aims for better integration with cloud-based applications, reducing dependence on on-premises hardware and infrastructure, which will potentially lower the council's energy consumption.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and cloud integration. Companies experienced in providing robust and secure network solutions, especially those adept at transitioning services to cloud-based platforms, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Although this tender was selectively awarded through a call-off from a pre-existing framework, businesses with relevant capabilities may benefit from engaging with public sector framework agreements to secure such contracts. The ongoing need for local authorities to manage efficient and energy-conscious IT networks underscores a steady demand for specialised network services.

## Notice

London Borough of Islington signed a call off contract with our incumbent service provider to deliver a fully managed, secure, and resilient network to approximately 110 sites across the borough. Implementation of a new WAN involves the physical installation of circuits and equipment into all council buildings. It is crucial that the Council maintains a fully functioning, secure and supported Wide Area Network (WAN) to provide connectivity from LBI buildings to Council IT services. 5.3.1. The next generation of WAN paves the way for better integration with Cloud-based applications meaning there is less dependence for on-premises hardware and infrastructure. This will therefore reduce the Council's energy consumption although we acknowledge that this is offset by the energy consumption from within the cloud-based solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068e44f2-a895-4c33-85a7-caea3c52c284 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2019 - 23 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,043,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,043,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON GRID FOR LEARNING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068e44f2-a895-4c33-85a7-caea3c52c284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068e44f2-a895-4c33-85a7-caea3c52c284
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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