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title: "Future Network Programme"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Future Network Programme

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2323d06-50d2-415f-8bf5-f7ddad5f9128

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation, in conjunction with the City of London Police, has issued a tender for the "Future Network Programme," classified under the Information Technology Services industry. They are seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to design, implement, and manage a secure and resilient network service across numerous sites within London, UK. The tender, currently active, was published on 20 February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 30 April 2025. The project contract will commence on 28 July 2025 and is expected to run until 27 July 2035. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure, targeting high-quality, capable suppliers for this strategic network transformation programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced network services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Particularly, firms with expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), SD-WAN, and large-scale network management would find this project lucrative. Additionally, those capable of supporting a diverse array of sites, from high-security headquarters to remote installations, and providing continuous performance monitoring and incident response would be well-positioned. Although not open to small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, the project promises sustained engagement and strategic partnership with a prestigious public entity.

## Notice

The City of London Corporation (COL) and the City of London Police (COLP) are seeking to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to design, implement, transition, and manage a modern, secure, and resilient network service across their combined estate. This includes delivering a future network solution encompassing SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), SD-WAN, LAN/Wi-Fi, Internet connectivity, and associated network security services, supporting approximately 120 Corporation sites, 100 additional CC-TV sites and 12 Police sites across varied environments - from mission-critical datacentres to ruggedised CCTV installations. The future network will: - Adopt a cloud-first, Wi-Fi-first approach with integrated security and flexibility for remote working. - Support major programmes, including the delivery of network services to the new City of London Police HQ at Salisbury Square by early 2026. - Ensure resilience and scalability to meet increasing demands across policing, CCTV, and the Corporation's digital estate. The MSP will be expected to: - Lead full network design, build, transition, and ongoing managed service provision. - Manage and coordinate specialist sub-suppliers for hardware, cabling, and ruggedised installations. - Deliver carrier diversity and site-specific solutions, tailored from critical headquarters to remote CCTV poles. - Provide ongoing network monitoring, performance assurance, and incident response. This procurement aims to secure a strategic partner capable of delivering an end-to-end network transformation programme and sustained operational excellence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fdbabd-2faa-4c68-b8a9-e7f89cbd1492 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fdbabd-2faa-4c68-b8a9-e7f89cbd1492

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fdbabd-2faa-4c68-b8a9-e7f89cbd1492
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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