This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 14:23

Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Housing 21, headquartered in Birmingham, focuses on awarding a contract for Broadband Lines. This procurement falls under the industry category of Internet services and is part of a broader initiative to improve digital connectivity. The primary location of this procurement is the United Kingdom, with the awarding stage recently concluded on 13th July 2026. The procurement utilised an open method, specifically a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2031, with potential renewals extending the period up to 2033. Wifinity Limited, a London-based supplier, has been awarded the contract valued at £4,875,000 GBP, and a significant standstill period ended on 23rd July 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the digital infrastructure domain, particularly those specialising in Internet network and services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as evidenced by the successful bid from Wifinity Limited, an SME. Companies offering networking and software development services stand to benefit from similar opportunities as the buyer, Housing 21, emphasizes both pricing and quality with a 40% and 60% weight, respectively, in the evaluation. The procurement indicates an openness to engaging businesses capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions, promoting a competitive and growth-oriented environment for suitable enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing 21 - Broadband Lines

Notice Description

The scope of procurement is to award a supplier who can provide the service provision of Broadband Lines inline with 'Appendix 1 - Housing 21 - Broadband Lines - Specification'. Please review 'Housing 21 - Competitive Flexible Procedure - Guidance Document: Broadband Lines' for detail of the requirement and assessment criteria. To access please visit www.delta-esourcing.com using Access Code: 66R4Y7H882 Market Engagement was carried out in November 2025. A Market Engagement Notice was published: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077050-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIFINITY

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