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title: "Provision of SD WAN Services"
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# Provision of SD WAN Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7749eda-eef1-4643-826c-abb6a92d3659

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of SD WAN Services" has been handled by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This project falls under the telecommunications network industry category, with further classifications in telecommunications services and local area network services, and it involves the implementation of SD-WAN, IPVPN, and DIA circuits. The contract was awarded on 12th August 2025 to Virgin Media Business Ltd with a contract period running from 22nd August 2025 to 21st August 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a total contract value of £237,165. The main location for delivery is the United Kingdom, although services extend to various regions including Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and additionally serve global locations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this a fitting opportunity due to the suitability designed for these business types. The awarded contract offers potential for business growth through involvement in the enhancement and maintenance of a robust, flexible, and secure network infrastructure for a local government entity, which could also pave the way for further collaborations and extensions in related projects within the region or under the buyer's jurisdiction. Virgin Media Business Ltd’s successful bid highlights the potential benefits for large-scale providers in securing significant public sector contracts.

## Notice

SD-WAN, IPVPN, and DIA circuits are required to ensure we have a robust, flexible, and secure network infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd268c42-23a0-48e9-97c8-3c47b20ee11c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,165 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd268c42-23a0-48e9-97c8-3c47b20ee11c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd268c42-23a0-48e9-97c8-3c47b20ee11c
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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