Future Network Programme

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  "date": "2025-02-20T17:00:58Z",
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    "description": "The City of London Corporation (COL) and the City of London Police (COLP) are seeking to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to design, implement, transition, and manage a modern, secure, and resilient network service across their combined estate. This includes delivering a future network solution encompassing SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), SD-WAN, LAN/Wi-Fi, Internet connectivity, and associated network security services, supporting approximately 120 Corporation sites, 100 additional CC-TV sites and 12 Police sites across varied environments - from mission-critical datacentres to ruggedised CCTV installations.\r\nThe future network will:\r\n-\tAdopt a cloud-first, Wi-Fi-first approach with integrated security and flexibility for remote working.\r\n-\tSupport major programmes, including the delivery of network services to the new City of London Police HQ at Salisbury Square by early 2026.\r\n-\tEnsure resilience and scalability to meet increasing demands across policing, CCTV, and the Corporation\u0027s digital estate.\r\nThe MSP will be expected to:\r\n-\tLead full network design, build, transition, and ongoing managed service provision.\r\n-\tManage and coordinate specialist sub-suppliers for hardware, cabling, and ruggedised installations.\r\n-\tDeliver carrier diversity and site-specific solutions, tailored from critical headquarters to remote CCTV poles.\r\n-\tProvide ongoing network monitoring, performance assurance, and incident response.\r\nThis procurement aims to secure a strategic partner capable of delivering an end-to-end network transformation programme and sustained operational excellence.",
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