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GP Wifi

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'GP Wifi' project has reached its award stage, managed by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, a central government public authority based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This project, focused on providing public Wifi in GP practices, was conducted under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The tender is classified under the services category, with specific relevance to software packages and information systems. Awarded on 8th April 2026, the contract commenced on 7th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 6th March 2027. SPARK Technology Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded this tender as the supplier, indicating their successful bid in the absence of open competition.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT and software services, particularly those focusing on information systems and network services, to engage in public sector projects. Although this procurement was conducted without competition, similar future opportunities could arise, fostering growth for businesses capable of delivering IT infrastructure solutions to healthcare institutions. SMEs with expertise in software and connectivity solutions are well-suited to meet the demands of contracts like this, supporting their expansion into the public sector market, particularly within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

GP Wifi

Notice Description

Public Wifi in GP Practices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032141-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72410000 - Provider services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,342 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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