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WIFI Expansion

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "WIFI Expansion" under the information technology services category. The tender, which involved installing 250 additional access points to enhance connectivity and mobility for colleagues, covers the region of North East England and has a total contract value of £346,168. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 28 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the ICT sector, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and digital connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to the selective call-off framework, which can streamline the process and provide opportunities for growth through government contracts. The winning supplier for this contract is Softcat PLC, a large-scale company known for its expertise in IT solutions, creating a benchmark for aspiring businesses aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

WIFI Expansion

Notice Description

A requirement for business digital devices and require better connectivity and mobility for colleagues. The ICT Infrastructure team estimate this will require 250 additional access points to be installed. This contract is for 12 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71f3ea2f-9c86-47fb-ae87-30e01de0fbdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae8e94-81e4-420f-ad0d-c9acaf7b09d3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£346,168 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£346,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gemma Harland
Contact Email
gemma.harland@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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