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Wi-Fi Provision for Secure & Specialist Provision

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Wi-Fi services dedicated to secure and specialist educational settings. This below-threshold contract, valued at £21,952.20, was awarded to Talk Straight Ltd, with services to be delivered from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028. The contract, focusing on wireless telecommunications systems, involves sites located in Southampton and Winchester. Established through a call-off from the YPO Framework 1229, Lot 3, the procurement method employed was selective, ensuring compliance with security and safeguarding requirements specific to the UK education sector. Key dates for this procurement included the end of the tender period on 2 October 2025 and the award date of 22 October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with expertise in providing secure broadband services to the education sector. Companies with capabilities in managing dedicated leased lines, web filtering, and safeguarding incident management will find this contract well aligned with their services. The focus on education sector compliance requirements makes it a highly specialised opportunity, inviting businesses with knowledge in educational compliance and security to contribute to their growth and establish a partnership with Hampshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wi-Fi Provision for Secure & Specialist Provision

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has awarded a below-threshold contract for the provision of broadband services to two specialist educational settings. The contract includes a dedicated leased line, web filtering and security, safeguarding incident management, reporting, and analytics. The contract was established via a call-off from the YPO Framework 1229 - Network Connectivity and Telecommunications Solutions 2 (Ref: 250425), Lot 3. The services will be delivered to the following sites: Bluebird House / Austen House, Southampton and Serenity Path, Winchester. The contract term is three years, inclusive of any extension period. The appointed supplier has a dedicated focus on the UK education sector to ensure compliance with safeguarding and security requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8e26ef9-ef25-4dbf-be89-90195ffb2355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4da2c0-a5b9-4307-925d-05f4ee5c1b1e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,952 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALK STRAIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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