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WiFi

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham College has completed the procurement process for a wireless network solution, awarding the contract under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework. The process, identified as "NC/PROC/0387", falls within the internet network industry category and is located in Nottingham, England (postal code NG1 1NG). The tender adopted a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc on 11th December 2025, with a contract period spanning from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026. This procurement process, valued at £230,000, was under the goods procurement category and aimed to enhance Nottingham College's digital infrastructure.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet network solutions to advance their growth by engaging with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had eligibility in this competitive procurement, although the awarded supplier was a large company. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality wireless network infrastructure and associated services would find engaging in similar future tenders beneficial. Companies looking to strengthen their portfolio in the education sector should consider participating in analogous procurement opportunities facilitated through framework agreements.

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Notice Title

WiFi

Notice Description

Nottingham College have awarded a contract for the Wireless Network solution under the CCS Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca6455f8-8db2-45b4-a6c3-09ec4150175a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ebd21b-837b-42e4-8368-65eab2ea75cf
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sarah Walters
Contact Email
sarah.walters@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 884 2209

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 1NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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