Tender

Public Wi-Fi and Associated Support for Council Buildings

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking a service provider to implement Public Wi-Fi and provide associated support for council buildings. This opportunity, with a gross value of £150,000 and a net amount of £125,000, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and the council anticipates using its existing Cisco wireless technology infrastructure. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 7th November 2025, and an enquiry period closing on 29th October 2025. The services are intended for locations in the UKF21 region, with the contract period starting on 1st March 2026.

Businesses that specialise in network solutions and infrastructure, particularly those familiar with Cisco technologies, will find this tender a strategic opportunity for growth by directly engaging with a public authority like Leicester City Council. This tender is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering them a solid chance to expand their service portfolios and client base. Successful bidders will significantly enhance their credibility by partnering with a government entity, opening up more avenues for future public sector engagements. The contract also allows for extensions up to four additional years beyond the initial term, providing long-term potential and stability for the winning business.

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Notice Title

Public Wi-Fi and Associated Support for Council Buildings

Notice Description

We have RE-PUBLISHED the tender due to our original estimated value being below market value. By increasing the estimated value and re-adverting the tender, we hope to receive more bids. Leicester City Council is seeking a partner to provide a solution that provides members of the Public with wireless access when visiting the Councils amenities. The Council expects the proposed solution to use their existing infrastructure, based on Cisco wireless technology, for all sites. The Council requires a third-party service that will provide internet access to the public as a service to the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will commence on the date of Contract Signature, with the Contract Term commencing on the "Go Live date" of 1st March 2026, or any other date as agreed in writing between the parties, for an initial term of 1 (one) year with the option to extend for up to a further 1 (one) + 1 (one) + 1 (one) + 1 (one) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065830-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nina.mistry2@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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