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Public Wi-Fi for Homeless and Hub Sites

STIRLING COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Stirling Council, a regional authority in Stirling, UKM77, concerns the provision of public Wi-Fi for homeless individuals and hub sites. This initiative falls under the "services" category and aims to enable internet access within homeless shelters and meeting facilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award completed and the contract currently active. British Telecommunications PLC has been awarded the contract, valued at £42,874.40, and was formally signed on 16th April 2026. The procurement was routed through the Government Commercial Agency - Network Services 3 Framework, at the award stage as of 27th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, especially those capable of delivering reliable public Wi-Fi infrastructure. Large-scale enterprises, such as network providers, would be well-suited to provide the necessary equipment and systems for the successful implementation of the service. The tender offers a considerable opportunity for companies to expand their footprint in the public sector by enhancing digital accessibility for marginalised communities and improving meeting hub facilities for visitors. As British Telecommunications PLC has been awarded the contract, other similar large-scale providers might seek similar opportunities in future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Wi-Fi for Homeless and Hub Sites

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of public Wi-Fi to provide homeless individuals access to the internet while in our homeless shelter and the requirement is also for hub sites to enable visitors to use the internet to conduct meetings, etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of public Wi-Fi to provide homeless individuals access to the internet while in our homeless shelter and the requirement is also for hub sites to enable visitors to use the internet to conduct meetings, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830372
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554624
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72410000 - Provider services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,874 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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