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title: "LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b885be4d-b63c-482c-8d0f-0c0fb90e925a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LPS ICT - Openreach service contracts" is being conducted by Lancashire County Council, focusing on network services within the telecommunications industry. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this process involves direct procurement using single tender action below the threshold. The procurement has transitioned through stages, with the most recent update being an award notice dated 1 February 2024. The contract, which started on 18 February 2021, is set to end on 28 March 2027. The project entails accessing Openreach infrastructure under wholesale conditions regulated by the Office of Communication (Ofcom).

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing and sustaining network services infrastructure at wholesale rates. Openreach Ltd, already a key supplier, showcases potential for similar scale organisations to engage in this evergreen contract that is annually updated, ensuring sustained value and conditions. Businesses specialising in communications service provision with robust networks infrastructure capabilities would find this tender beneficial to compete in enhancing their market presence in the North West sector.

## Notice

Wholesale contracts available via the the Office of Communication (Ofcom) WFTMR. The Authority, as a Communications Provider, hold multiple contracts to access the Openreach infrastructure at wholesale rates and conditions. As an evergreen contract, this will be updated annually. Contract value based on annual value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8b1805-02ea-416a-920f-de12c8dde7b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 28 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,229,966 |
| 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 0LD |
| 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 | OPENREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8b1805-02ea-416a-920f-de12c8dde7b0
- 8 Mar 2023 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b64f9d7-bb90-4475-89ab-b1589f1c7760
- 14 Oct 2022 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/533ac430-ff97-4f57-9632-9f8b23d4fac3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8b1805-02ea-416a-920f-de12c8dde7b0
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b64f9d7-bb90-4475-89ab-b1589f1c7760
  8th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/533ac430-ff97-4f57-9632-9f8b23d4fac3
  14th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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