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 website

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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.

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Purpose

This report seeks approval to award an interim contract for the provision of Inter Site Connectivity (SDWAN) and Data Access Services.

Decision

  1. 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.

Supporting Documents

ODDR - Inter Site Connectivity SDWAN and Data Access Services Procurement 2026.pdf
Appendix - ICT_Infrastructure_SDWAN_EIA_2026.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeFor consultation
Decision date7 Sep 2026