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Managed Network Services

Awarded to MLL TELECOM LTD.

Essex County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 September 2025
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Overview

Essex County Council awarded MLL TELECOM LTD a contract on 29 March 2026 to provide managed network services across approximately 175 sites, replacing existing network technology while maintaining the operating model. The scope includes designing, building, and managing a modern enterprise network solution with Wi-Fi, LAN, and WAN infrastructure, incorporating security principles, hybrid working support, and cloud-based infrastructure to reduce on-premises reliance and carbon emissions. The provider must deliver proactive managed services, strategic alignment with business goals, and support for approximately 9,000 authority users, with flexibility to accommodate potential changes arising from Local Government Reform during the contract term.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
2 September 2025
Questions by
17 September 2025
Classification (CPV)
Local area networkWide area networkWireless telecommunications systemSecurity software packageData network support servicesLocal area network servicesWide area network services

Award outcome

Award date
29 March 2026
Contract period
23 March 2026 → 22 March 2033
Contract length
7 years
Could run to
28 May 2039
Bids received
4
Winner
  • MLL TELECOM LTD.

This contract ends on 22 March 2033, or 28 May 2039 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

MLL TELECOM LTD.

Based in
Marlow
Public contracts won
27
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

Who bid

  • MLL TELECOM LTD.Winner
  • BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
  • MAINTEL EUROPE LIMITED
  • VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Technical Quality Questions55%
  • Technical Social Value5%
  • Commercial40%

Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.

Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£139,201

Median of 1,957 awards in the last 24 months

Essex County Council in the last 12 months

77

contracts awarded, worth £1,152,486,727 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Amendment

    15 September 2026

  2. Contract

    26 June 2026

  3. Contract

    30 March 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    2 September 2025

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