Further Competition Under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - Network Services 3 Lot 1a - Wide Area Connectivity (WAN) - AWARD
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · awarded 24 April 2026 · delivered in West Midlands
Who
| Buyer | Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council West Midlands |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Virgin Media Business |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Networks CPV 32400000 |
| Notice published | 1 May 2025 |
What it is for
The Council wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) provision to the Council ("the Invitation To Tender"). The tender exercise will be a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Terms - Network Services 3 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Council currently has 80 sites connected through its current provider. The Council will be looking to appoint a Supplier with a proven track record of working strategically with public-sector organisations in the UK to provide WAN connectivity that has in turn resulted in tangible cost savings and/or service improvement.
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