2021 Report details for project: Local Full Fibre Networks

Project name Local Full Fibre Networks - there are 4 reports for this project: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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Organisation DCMS (D5 ) - see all reports for this organisation
Report year 2021 (data is from March 2021)
Category Infrastructure - see all reports for this category
Description: The Local Full Fibre Networks Programme (LFFN) is a pilot to stimulate greater commercial investment to deliver faster and more reliable connectivity by providing fibre broadband to public sector buildings; finding new and innovative ways to re-purpose existing network infrastructure and offering an SME-focused grant through a supplier-led voucher. Greater availability of these networks will enable businesses and individuals to access the gigabit-capable connectivity that they need both now and for the future, as well as facilitating the deployment of 5G. Benefits include stimulation of the broadband market, and better infrastructure and improvements in the overall network. There are also wider economic benefits including business productivity and growth in jobs.
DCA (RAG) Amber
DCA text: Compared to financial year 19/20-Q2, the Infrastructure Project Authority's Delivery Confidence Assessment rating decreased from Red to Amber. This is primarily due to the following factors: Since HMT approval was granted to extend beyond March 2021, LFFN has been rated 'Amber', from 'Red'. It continues to be 'Amber' because 10 out of 40 projects were delivered by the end of March 2021. All Wave 1 projects have delivered the BDUK funded elements of their projects. 16 out of 17 Wave 2 projects have passed Checkpoint C. 20 out of 20 Wave 3 projects have passed Checkpoint C.
Start date 2017-04-01
End date 2021-12-31
Schedule text Compared to financial year 19/20-Q2, the project's end-date increased from 01 December 2021 to 31 December 2021 This is primarily due to the following factors: HMT approval has been given to extend the programme to December 2021. All projects are planned to be completed within this schedule.
Baseline £106.70m
Forecast £99.92m
Variance -6.00%
Variance text: The budget variance exceeds 5%. The forecasts for 2020-21 and 2021-2 are based on the current delivery profile; likely to be affected by COVID-19. The slippage allowance is 75% of Q4 claims that have been rated a high risk of not being claimed for slipping into 2021-22.
Whole Life Cost £302.30m
WLCost text: Compared to financial year 19/20-Q2, the projects Baseline Whole Life Cost decreased from 321.10m to £302.30m. This is primarily due to the following factors: Since the last quarter the capital forecast has been reduced as a result of projects needing to descope sites. The voucher forecast has been reduced as cancellations have increased.
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