---
title: "WNC702652996"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-22"
---

# WNC702652996

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "WNC702652996", initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, involves the continuation of services for legacy phone and data lines in Northampton. The industry category is predominantly services, specifically Internet service providers (ISP), with Virgin Media Business Limited as the supplier. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold and executed without competition. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2025, and its implementation period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £85,000. The award status is complete, and key locations include various small sites across Northampton in the UKF24 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those providing ISP and data line solutions. Large enterprises with existing infrastructure to handle legacy systems will find this contract especially appealing due to the direct procurement method favouring well-established suppliers. The successful bidder, Virgin Media Business Limited, exemplifies the type of company likely to benefit and grow through such partnerships with sub-central government bodies. Businesses capable of delivering robust telecommunications support and maintenance in the public sector will be well-placed to compete for similar contracts.

## Notice

continuation of services for legacy phone & data lines provided by Virgin to a variety of small sites across Northampton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016324-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| 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 | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| 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

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016324-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016324-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.virginmediao2.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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