---
title: "Managed Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068982"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068982.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Managed Network Services

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068982

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Managed Network Services" has been completed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands. This contract, valued at £4,389,000, involves the provision of SD-WAN direct internet access technologies within the telecommunications services industry category. It is focused on delivering internet connectivity to directly access cloud and internet services without a centralised aggregation point. The geographical scope spans across various regions including West Midlands, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, initially awarded without prior publication under the Network Services 3 Framework agreement, was signed on 16 March 2026, transitioning from tender initiation to award.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for large-scale telecommunications firms with expertise in network solutions and internet connectivity. British Telecommunications plc has been awarded this contract, signalling active involvement in delivering innovative telecommunications services. Businesses specializing in SD-WAN and direct internet access technologies, capable of enhancing bandwidth and connectivity without reliance on centralised points, are well-suited to similar opportunities. Although the provision of network support services was cancelled, the active contract for managed network services indicates consistent demand in regions across the UK, offering strategic positioning for companies aiming to expand their market influence within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of SD-WAN direct Internet access technologies with Internet connectivity to directly access cloud and Internet services, without traversing a centralised aggregation point and to provide additional bandwidth as required.

### Procurement Information

Further competition process undertaken under Network Services 3 Framework agreement (RM6116) Lot 1a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037040-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | £4,389,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037040-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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