---
title: "Wide Area Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Wide Area Network

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Wide Area Network" was managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire, a regional authority focused on public order and safety. The industry category for this contract falls under wide area network services, with the procurement primarily located in the UK Midlands region (UKF2). This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to Virgin Media o2 on 26 January 2026. The procurement method was a limited process without a prior publication of a call for competition, using the CCS Framework RM6116.

This tender offers opportunities for large-scale enterprises with expertise in wide area network services, providing a significant contract valued at £1,200,000. The direct award indicates an emphasis on compliance and streamlined negotiations, benefiting firms prepared to deliver high-quality solutions without the need for competitive tendering. Companies with established credentials in network infrastructure in the UK, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of public safety organisations, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Wide area network services

### Procurement Information

Compliant direct award via CCS Framework RM6116.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013820-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA O2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013820-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leics.police.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d3.json.