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Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access," classified under the Internet network industry category. The process involved awarding the contract to the supplier, Guest Wifi Ltd, with a contract value of £91,928. The service, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom, involves the installation and ongoing support and maintenance of public Wi-Fi systems, which also facilitate payment equipment for the Council's commercial operations. The procurement stage was at the award phase, following the closing of the tender period on 12th February 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method was noted as "Other," indicating potential flexibility in the approach. Businesses proficient in internet services and capable of providing reliable Wi-Fi infrastructure and support can benefit from similar future opportunities, especially those based or operating in the South West of England. The engagement of Guest Wifi Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME, highlights the potential for smaller businesses to successfully compete and expand in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access

Notice Description

Installer of public Wi-Fi is required to provide ongoing support and maintenance services to prevent downtime of public Wi-Fi that also supports payment equipment used in Council commercial operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab62717c-30c1-41cb-8c3b-a104b785f97f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf0144c-2ebb-4b53-8093-f4d0ea4feb8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUEST WIFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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