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title: "Public Wi-Fi"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04977ecd-e970-4dc4-abf5-660d50a5f8dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Public Wi-Fi

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04977ecd-e970-4dc4-abf5-660d50a5f8dc

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to provide public Wi-Fi services to SOFTCAT PLC. This project is set within the "Internet network" industry category and will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, was conducted through a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework SBS10510. The contract, valued at £155,715, commenced on 26th January 2026 and will run for a period of 60 months, concluding on 25th January 2031.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in digital and network services, particularly those capable of large-scale, regional deployments. While this specific contract has been awarded to a large corporation, the initial framework was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting future opportunities may arise for companies of various sizes with capabilities in the provision of internet network solutions. Firms looking to expand their reach in the public sector and demonstrate their competence in handling substantial public contracts can view this as a benchmark for the types of commitments required.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract for Public Wi-Fi to Softcat by Calling Off without Competition via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework SBS10510 (expiring 30/09/2028). The contract term is 60 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330f833f-fe9e-4ff9-9b3d-dca9d5afe4ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,715 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330f833f-fe9e-4ff9-9b3d-dca9d5afe4ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330f833f-fe9e-4ff9-9b3d-dca9d5afe4ba
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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