Expressions of interest are sought for commercial partner/s to provide a managed wide-area network referred to as the LINK, for a range of public sector organisations in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, West Sussex and the immediate proximity.

The contract is worth up to £100m and should last up to 10 years.

"The provider will maintain and implement operational procedures and standards to fulfil and satisfy the demands of the public sector and in response to public-sector policy demands," reads the tender.