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(FARS) Wifi solution revenue costs

MASTER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:37

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Wifi solution revenue costs" falls under the Internet services category and has been organised by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This selective procurement, realised through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender period on 16 February 2026. The subsequent contract commenced on 19 February 2026 and will extend until 18 February 2027. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract award being published on 13 March 2026, involving service delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions across Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses focused on Internet services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive and robust WiFi solutions. The competitive process drew the attention of GCI Network Solutions Limited, a Nasstar company, which was awarded the contract with a value of £462,515. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the tender offers a substantial scope for business growth for providers well-versed in delivering cutting-edge Internet solutions on a regional and international scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(FARS) Wifi solution revenue costs

Notice Description

Wifi solution revenue costs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc65d4c8-7006-4b27-b6ce-7285a089bfa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922e1a-1d6b-4fe8-829d-4a5686e096b1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,515 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
MASTER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD
Additional Buyers

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED (A NASSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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