Award

Stevenage Indoor Market Wifi Provision

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Stevenage Borough Council for providing WiFi at the Stevenage Indoor Market, located at Park Place, has reached the award stage. The contract is for internet services, specifically enabling card payments, and offering free WiFi access for traders and shoppers in the market. The tender process was initiated below the threshold, with Westend WiFi Limited being awarded the contract. The contract, which was signed on 1 November 2025, runs from that date until 30 October 2030, with the possibility of a five-year extension until 2035. This falls under the services category in the UK region UKH23, and the procurement is classified under sub-central government authority.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in digital infrastructure and internet services. The provision of WiFi services within a bustling indoor market not only meets immediate technological demands but also establishes a presence in a high-traffic commercial location. SMEs like Westend WiFi Limited demonstrate an ideal fit, leveraging their expertise in accessing regional market opportunities. This project allows businesses in the IT sector to innovate and expand service offerings, solidifying relationships with local authorities and gaining experience in public sector contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Stevenage Indoor Market Wifi Provision

Notice Description

Providing Wifi inside the new Market location (Park Place), which will service other elements of services required within the market (ie, card payments by traders / free wifi for traders / free wifi for shoppers)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTEND WIFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065759-2026-02-18T15:46:23Z",
    "date": "2026-02-18T15:46:23Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065759",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHLV-8626-LHWZ",
            "name": "Stevenage Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHLV-8626-LHWZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Daneshill House, Danestrete",
                "locality": "Stevenage",
                "postalCode": "SG1 1HN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@stevenage.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-174813",
            "name": "Westend WiFi Limited",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 1A, Five House Farm, Sandon Road",
                "locality": "Therfield",
                "postalCode": "SG8 9RE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tim@westendwifi.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHLV-8626-LHWZ",
        "name": "Stevenage Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CCD01754",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Stevenage Indoor Market Wifi Provision",
        "description": "Providing Wifi inside the new Market location (Park Place), which will service other elements of services required within the market (ie, card payments by traders / free wifi for traders / free wifi for shoppers)",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-174813",
                    "name": "Westend WiFi Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72400000",
                            "description": "Internet services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2030-10-30T23:59:59Z",
                "maxExtentDate": "2035-10-30T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "5 year extension option"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 33720,
                "amount": 28100,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "014906-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-18T15:46:23Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}