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Visitor and Patient Wi-Fi

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed its selective procurement process for the provision of visitor and patient Wi-Fi services across all its sites. The awarded contract, valued at £177,649.10, falls under the Internet services category (CPV Code 72400000) and will cover a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially published on 13th August 2025, following the award decision made on 4th August 2025. The services will be implemented across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing Internet services through framework agreements. Although the specific procurement approach favoured established contract partners, such opportunities are pivotal for businesses like SPARK Technology Services Limited, the awarded SME, to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale network solutions and a commitment to supporting public health infrastructure could benefit from engaging with similar tenders in future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Visitor and Patient Wi-Fi

Notice Description

Provision of guest Wi-Fi for visitors and Patients at all sites of University Hospitals Dorset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3406d2de-494d-4af2-9b7d-b106f520bb46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58dd996-7903-4e74-b940-1eea7803865f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,649 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,649 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sean Fuller
Contact Email
sean.fuller@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0300 019 5972

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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