Network Services 4
Summary
Gives public sector organisations access to a wide range of networks and telecommunications services, products and solutions.
Description
RM6377 Network Services 4 will replace RM6116 Network Services 3, which currently allows customers to buy:
- network solutions
- communication services
- connectivity to cloud-based data and applications
- audio and video conferencing
- radio and satellite networking
- emerging technologies such as internet of things (IoT) and smart cities
The final scope and lot structure for RM6377 Network Services 4 may be different from RM6116 Network Services 3, following feedback from industry and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
- a dedicated route to market for buying networks and telecoms services
- bespoke templates and guidance to support the buying journey
- flexibility: customers can buy full solutions or modular components
- a simpler lot structure, making it easier to choose the right route to market
Product types
The scope and lot structure for this framework are still being finalised. The current lots under Network Services 3 are:
- inter site connectivity (WAN) and data access services
- commercial radio capabilities
- tactical radio systems
- critical domain services
- intra site connectivity (LAN) and local connectivity services
- IoT and smart cities (smart shared and connected spaces)
- communication platform as a service
- analogue telephony
- digital communication services (unified communications)
- contact centre solutions
- inbound telephony services
- paging and alerting
The final scope and lot structure for RM6377 Network Services 4 may change, depending on feedback from industry and stakeholder engagement.
Customer and supplier engagement
March 2026 update:
We are excited to share an opportunity for suppliers and contracting authorities to provide feedback on the draft specification for RM6377 Network Services 4.
Your feedback will help:
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shape the framework
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meet stakeholder needs
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create an effective, efficient, and collaborative agreement
To take part, you need to:
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Download and review the following document in the ‘Documents’ section below: ‘RM6377 Network Services 4 Specification Engagement’.
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Email any comments or suggestions to networkservices@gca.gov.uk.
Questions to consider:
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does the scope of each lot cover your current and future services?
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are there any public sector requirements that span multiple lots?
February 2026 update:
The category team recently held meetings with customers and suppliers who expressed interest in a one to one meeting.
Two summary documents were drafted:
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a draft of the emerging Network Services 4 lot structure (please note, this remains subject to change)
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a summary of the important takeaways from this engagement.
These documents are available for download in the ‘Documents’ section.
Ongoing feedback from both suppliers and customers is welcome. If you have any specific feedback to share, contact the team at networkservices@gca.gov.uk. Make sure you include ‘NETWORK SERVICES 4’ in the email subject line.
Documents
RM6377 Framework engagement: lot structure
RM6377 Summary of key takeouts
RM6377 Specification engagement
Important links
| Pipeline notice | Read pipeline notice |
| Preliminary market engagement notice (PME) | Read PME notice |
| Planned procurement notice | Not available yet |
| Contract notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Not available yet |
| Tender documents | Not available yet |
Timeline
| Activity | Estimated dates |
| Pre-market engagement | August 2025 to April 2026 |
| Drafting of procurement documentation | May 2026 to August 2026 |
| Publication of find a tender (FTS) notice | August 2026 |
| Framework award | February 2027 |