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Wi-Fi 2023-2028

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Award

28 Mar 2024 at 10:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has conducted a public procurement process for a managed service of Wi-Fi Internet, titled "Wi-Fi 2023-2028", covering Council buildings for public and employee access. The procurement process, classified under the "Wide area network" industry category, was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. It covered multiple regions across the UK including the North East, North West, and London. The tender stage has been completed and the contract was awarded on 23rd December 2023, with the service starting on 27th December 2023 and set to run until 26th December 2028. The total contract value is £496,465 GBP. The procurement method was initially selective, later involving a direct award to British Telecommunications plc.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in network and communication services, especially those catering to large-scale public infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) not offering voluntary, community and social enterprise services can find opportunities for subcontracting and collaboration, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. Businesses with the capability to deliver wide-area network solutions across multiple UK regions could greatly benefit from the exposure and scale of such a project, given the strategic importance and public accessibility requirements involved in providing Wi-Fi services for government buildings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wi-Fi 2023-2028

Notice Description

Managed Service of Wi-Fi Internet in the Council buildings for access by the public and employees who can connect to the internet using their devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6deb5c34-a208-4fc1-aeae-ecb77d3a671d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87791da-e728-490a-9fa9-2d9b81b36d36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£496,465 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,465 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Dec 2023 - 26 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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