Inter Site Connectivity (Software defined wide area network (SDWAN)) and Data Access Services Procurement 2026
September 7, 2026 Corporate Director: Resources (Officer) Unknown View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Corporate Director: Resources approved the award of a 12-month interim call-off contract to Virgin Media O2 for Inter Site Connectivity (SDWAN) and Data Access Services on 07/09/2026. This decision was made for consultation. The contract is valued at £436,413 and will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Full council record
Purpose
This report seeks approval to award an interim contract for the provision of Inter Site Connectivity (SDWAN) and Data Access Services.
Decision
- To approve the award of a 12-month interim call-off contract to Virgin Media O2 for the provision of Inter Site Connectivity (SDWAN) and Data Access Services via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6116 Network Services 3 (NS3) Framework, under Lot 1a – Data Access Services, for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, at a contract value of £436,413, in order to maintain continuity of essential network services while preserving strategic flexibility for the Council to finalise its future-state infrastructure requirements and longer-term procurement approach in line with the Technology Roadmap.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | For consultation |
| Decision date | 7 Sep 2026 |