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Public WIFI Service Provision

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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09 May 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of public WiFi services on the University of East Anglia campus has recently concluded with the award stage, dated 9th May 2025. The University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England, acted as the buying organisation. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement process was conducted following a competitive quotation method under the CCS Framework RM6116, which utilised a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £26,732 and covers a period from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those specialising in network connectivity, internet service provision, and computer-related support. While the contract has been awarded to Vodafone Ltd, this process highlights the potential for large-scale businesses to engage with academic institutions and public sector organisations. Companies with expertise in both hardware and software consultancy, as well as data and internet services, could find similar future opportunities highly beneficial for growth within the sector. As the procurement method was selective, businesses with established frameworks and competitive offerings will be well-suited to engage in such processes.

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Notice Title

Public WIFI Service Provision

Notice Description

Provision and management of opublic WIFI services on the University campus , providing the following service deliverables: Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services - Dedicated Internet Access Intra site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services Awarded via CCS Framework RM6116, following a competitive quotation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ddea408-9cb1-4d2b-9cdb-4f5601bdb610
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee89eb5b-9953-49bf-89ff-9fb44c791bb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72410000 - Provider services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

72416000 - Application service providers

72417000 - Internet domain names

72420000 - Internet development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 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 OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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