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Provision of patient & visitor wireless internet access

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of a patient and visitor wireless internet access system. Classified under Internet and Intranet Software Packages, this service is to be implemented at the hospital location in London, with postal code SE5 9NY. The process reached the award stage on 19th June 2025, with a total contract value of £285,771.35. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 30th March 2028, following a tender period that concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet and software services to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. The successful supplier, SPARK Technology Services Limited, exemplifies the type of SME that can effectively deliver the required services. Companies with proven capabilities in integrating internet solutions with existing infrastructure, particularly in health institutions, would find this type of tender advantageous for growth. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs underscores a supportive environment for small businesses and social enterprises aiming to enter or expand their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of patient & visitor wireless internet access

Notice Description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) requires a Patient and Visitor Internet Access System that enables public access to the Internet via the hospital's existing Cisco wireless infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-976109c0-5849-4c37-aee0-3f621bf7a45d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac45ce3-0694-403e-805f-8f841827c1f3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,771 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,771 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 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
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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