Harrow Council awards £800k contract for network services

23 February 2026

Harrow Council has awarded an £800,000 contract for network services to Virgin Media Business.

The five-year deal, which runs from July 2026 to June 2031, will see the company provide Wide Area Network (WAN) services for the council's sites.

The decision was made by the council's Cabinet on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as part of a wider review of the council's IT infrastructure.

The contract aims to safeguard essential network services and support the council's digital transformation objectives.

Councillor Paul Osborn Leader of the Council • Conservative

Councillor Marilyn Ashton Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration • Conservative

Councillor David Ashton Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways • Conservative

Councillor Stephen Greek Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications & Customer Experience • Conservative

Councillor Hitesh Karia Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services • Conservative

Councillor Jean Lammiman Portfolio Holder for Adult Services & Public Health • Conservative

Councillor Janet Mote Portfolio Holder for Community & Culture • Conservative

Councillor Mina Parmar Portfolio Holder for Housing • Conservative

Councillor Pritesh Patel Portfolio Holder for Cleaner Streets & Public Safety • Conservative

Councillor Norman Stevenson Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment & Property • Conservative

Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar Conservative

Councillor Ameet Jogia MBE Conservative

Councillor Kanti Rabadia Conservative

John Higgins Voluntary Sector Representative

Councillor David Perry Leader of the Labour Group • Labour

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