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GP WIFI

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process titled "GP WIFI," focusing on IT services within the healthcare industry, specifically providing a public WiFi solution for GP surgeries across Kent and Medway. This service includes a fully managed service and support. The procurement, initially initiated via a tender process without prior publication, was categorized under IT consulting and support services (CPV Code: 72000000). The process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and followed a limited procurement method due to technical reasons that warranted sourcing from a particular economic operator. The award was made to Spark Technology Services Ltd, with the contract signed on 7th March 2022 for a value of £214,692 GBP. Although some lots were listed as cancelled, the project has reached the award stage, covering delivery to regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and managed services, particularly those providing comprehensive WiFi solutions and support. It is well-suited to small to medium-sized enterprises like Spark Technology Services Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering robust technological support within the healthcare sector can benefit from aligning with such public healthcare projects, enriching their portfolio with public sector contracts. The reliance on a limited procurement method also suggests that suppliers with unique or specialised offerings stand a higher chance of selection due to reduced market competition for this specific technical requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP WIFI

Notice Description

WiFi SPARK provides a public WiFi solution for GP surgeries across Kent and Medway including a fully managed service and support

Lot Information

Lot 1

procurement of wifi interoperability software. Procured from GCloud 12 framework

Options: up to maximum, permitted under GCloud 12 framework

Procurement Information

Original Contract below threshold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017508-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,692 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Laura Butt
Contact Email
laura.butt4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

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