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title: "Provision of Wide Area Network"
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buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
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# Provision of Wide Area Network

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daee658e-3f06-4e9f-9123-73d999929725

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Wide Area Network," in the Information Technology services category. The procurement was conducted using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116, specifically under LOT 1A for Network Services. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional nine months starting from April 2028. The total contract value for the initial two-year term is £594,894.88. The procurement method employed was selective, aimed at enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure across Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those focused on data network support services. Small and medium enterprises could find viable growth avenues by engaging in such public procurement processes, as the buyer has indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies with capabilities in delivering wide area networks and associated support services might leverage this type of contract to establish and expand their presence within the public sector framework. The partnership with a prominent organisation like Virgin Media Business Limited further underscores the demand for reliable and extensive network service providers.

## Notice

The Provision of Wide Area Network for The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This has been awarded via a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6116 for the provision of Network Services LOT 1A. There is a 9 month extension option available from 1st April 2028. The value of the contract only reflects the initial 2 year term, there is no value currently available for the 9 month extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b7720c-c3b2-4d04-b646-4efaf5796082 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £594,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £594,894 |
| 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 POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | East Hunsbury and Shelfleys |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b7720c-c3b2-4d04-b646-4efaf5796082

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b7720c-c3b2-4d04-b646-4efaf5796082
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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