Award

Guest network services

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has completed the procurement process for providing guest network services, classified under computer network services. The contract covers services on the main campus and internet access for Student Halls of Residences in Southampton (Region UKJ32). The process was initiated as a tender and is in the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st September 2024 for an estimated value of £44,000. The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition due to being below threshold requirements.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in computer network services to understand competitive standards and potential future needs in educational infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in network and internet services can benefit from exploring similar opportunities with public law bodies like universities. The awarded contract to Glide Student and Residential Ltd highlights the potential for suppliers in this sector to expand their business by meeting specific network service requirements for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Guest network services

Notice Description

Guest Access service for Solent University

Lot Information

Lot 1

Guest network services on main campus and internet access for the Student Halls of Residences. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015957-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLIDE STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL

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