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Guest WiFi

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for this public procurement was led by London Metropolitan University for the project titled "Guest WiFi". This contract focuses on the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically covering the supply and support of guest WiFi services across the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded on 1st June 2025. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication, indicating a direct award via a Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract's status is active and valued at £53,586 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs that specialise in providing software solutions and IT support services related to network infrastructure. With the award already granted to The Networking People (TNP), businesses in this sector can look towards forging alliances or sub-contracting possibilities with the awarded supplier. Moreover, companies offering competitive pricing and innovative WiFi solutions could position themselves favourably for future tenders, especially those falling within public educational institutions in the UK. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Guest WiFi

Notice Description

Contract to cover supply and support of guest WiFi services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to cover supply and support of guest WiFi services

Procurement Information

This was procured using a direct award via a Crown commercial services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061126-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,586 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ryan
Contact Email
r.bushell@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

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