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Sky Guest Wifi

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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14 May 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Sky Guest Wifi" was conducted by The Open University, a public authority in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement was in the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, with services being delivered across the UK. The contracting process was initiated as a direct procurement below the competitive threshold and has now been completed, with the contract awarded to SKY UK LIMITED. Key dates include the contract period from 22nd April 2026 to 27th December 2026, and the contract was signed on the day of its commencement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in wireless internet solutions. Large-scale service providers, similar in size and capability to SKY UK LIMITED, were well-suited to compete in this procurement due to its direct procurement method and the scale of the project. Businesses aiming to grow their footprint in public sector IT service provision would benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. The completion of this contract highlights the demand for reliable guest wifi solutions in educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Sky Guest Wifi

Notice Description

The guest wifi for 28th Aug 2025 to 27th Dec 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044584-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,536 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 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
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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