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GovWifi support

CABINET OFFICE

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Cabinet Office involves awarding a contract for "GovWifi support," specifically focused on out-of-hours support services for government WiFi systems. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, with a CPV classification of 72000000, and involves services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in England, the delivery address is specified with the postal code SW1A 2AS. The process has been completed, and the award was made on 21st July 2026 to Unboxed Consulting Limited. The procurement method was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 12th July 2026 to 11th July 2027, with the tender stage noted as complete.

This award creates ample opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT support services. The Cabinet Office, a significant government entity located in London, pursued this contract under a framework agreement, emphasising the value of £75,000. Such opportunities are ideal for companies with expertise in providing IT support and consultancy, particularly those capable of offering robust out-of-hours services. SMEs with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, reliable IT solutions could leverage this chance to expand their public sector engagement and enhance their portfolio of government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GovWifi support

Notice Description

Out of Hours support for GovWifi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42e24232-566f-4d89-90e9-6c55f2ad9d03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b1cc52-6395-4fee-83c8-b8ccf02dd3f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNBOXED CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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