Award

Residential and Guest Network Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for Residential and Guest Network Services to ASK4 LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting internet services, with an aim to renew and extend an existing agreement for Residential and Guest WiFi Network Services. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The procurement process was initiated as a direct award on the basis of aligning current commitments and leveraging existing assets to achieve sustainability goals. The contract, valued at £362,198.40 with an active award status dated 11th February 2026, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and internet service sectors to expand their portfolio and solidify their services within educational institutions. Companies similar to ASK4 LIMITED, which have expertise in providing residential network services and a proven track record with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the contract incorporates the usage of existing equipment and an extension of services within a limited timeframe, businesses offering sustainable and efficient technological upgrades may find a fertile ground for growth and partnership with educational institutions like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential and Guest Network Services

Notice Description

Renewal of 2020 Agreement for Residential and Guest Wifi Network Services

Procurement Information

This supplier is the existing service provider for WiFi services in Student Accommodation. This extension aligns all current and previous commitments to a single termination date and incorporates new residential services required within a limited timeframe. The University will also benefit from using the legacy equipment in the accommodation for a further two years, reducing the need for premature hardware replacement and supporting the University's sustainability goals by extending the lifecycle of existing assets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012532-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£362,198 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£362,198 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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