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15 Jul 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Renewal of Spark Connect WiFi for Burton Accommodation" was carried out by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This project is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on networking, Internet, and intranet software packages. The contract was executed with the supplier Spark Technology Services Limited. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract award status noted as active, for the period spanning from 21st May 2026 to 20th May 2027. The procurement followed a below-threshold process, under the legislative provision outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process was completed with final signatures on 1st May 2026, and the contract performance commenced on the specified start date.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in WiFi solutions and digital connectivity services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-quality Internet connectivity solutions are well positioned to deliver similar projects or benefit from collaborating with organisations in the public health sector. The contract's focus on innovative technology solutions for hospital accommodation highlights the potential for business growth through the provision of reliable and efficient WiFi services. Suppliers with capabilities in networking solutions and service provision in healthcare settings could particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Spark Connect WiFi for Burton Accommodation

Notice Description

Renewal of Spark Connect WiFi for Burton Accommodation - for the period 21/05/2026 - 20/05/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066547-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,317 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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