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title: "Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0d63dca-fd11-4015-8ae4-8c87a31b8cb2

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has awarded a contract under the title "Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity," with a focus on data services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of England. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has recently reached the Award stage as of 30th April 2026. The contract, worth £744,809, was awarded to The Networking People (TNP) Ltd, with services set to commence from 1st May 2026, continuing until 30th April 2031. The procurement process, primarily categorised under goods, was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for enterprises specialising in data services and connectivity solutions. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender advantageous given its structure and requirements. The awarded contract signifies a partnership with Cumberland Council, providing visibility and access to future governmental procurement opportunities. Businesses capable of delivering robust and reliable data centre core connectivity services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enabling long-term growth and establishment within the public sector market.

## Notice

Cumberland Network - Data Centre Core Connectivity for Cumberland Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7ed83a-6916-4dcc-9bb0-d9a68b8430d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £744,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £744,809 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7ed83a-6916-4dcc-9bb0-d9a68b8430d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7ed83a-6916-4dcc-9bb0-d9a68b8430d1
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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