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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity

Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5d0

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## Summary

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity services under a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) solution. Located in Beverley, East Yorkshire, this procurement process reflects the completion of the award stage. The process followed an open procurement method involving a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2026 to KCOM GROUP LIMITED, whose head office is situated in East Yorkshire. Covering the industry categories of telecommunications, software, and related IT services, this contract runs from 26 June 2026 until 31 July 2031, with options for additional services to enhance council operations.

This tender provides substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT and telecom services, particularly those capable of delivering complex networking solutions. Companies engaged in software development, telecommunications infrastructure, or IT consultation could find ample opportunities to offer similar services in future tenders or expansions of this contract. The competitive flexible procedure ensures that firms of varying scales can participate, fostering an environment where SMEs with innovative networking solutions have the prospect of competing alongside larger entities. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive SD WAN services and eager to support public sector digital infrastructures would be particularly suited to similar tenders.

## Notice

Supply of connectivity services for a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) solution to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOTICE OF AN AWARD. THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY***

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to procure additional licencing, functionality and general services within the scope of this contract where required in order to maintain and/or improve the services delivered by the council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056223-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | £785,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEVERLEY |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU17 9BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness |
| Delivery location | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KCOM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056223-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082060-2025
- 29 Oct 2025 at 07:33 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056223-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082060-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069199-2025
  29th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99829&TID105090&B=
- https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
- https://www.kcom.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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