--- title: "Supply of Wi-Fi portal services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED" published: "2022-03-25" --- # Supply of Wi-Fi portal services. Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46055bf9-567c-4632-8d23-77b5fa93cf23.json) ## Summary The Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Supply of Wi-Fi portal services." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with an estimated contract value of £60,000. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 15th February 2022. Key dates include the deadline for completed documentation on 15th March 2022, and the anticipated contract award date on 21st March 2022, with the contract set to commence on 15th April 2022. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Wi-Fi services and technological solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors should possess capabilities in developing customisable software for Wi-Fi portals, providing data analytics services, and ensuring family-friendly internet access. Firms adept in delivering branded and configurable internet experiences will find this an ideal opportunity to establish a relationship with a prominent venue in the North West of England. ## Notice Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ If you are interested in the opportunity, please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk The last date to request documentation for the Contract will be 4pm on 14th March 2022. Once an expression of interest has been received you will be emailed the Invitation to Tender (ITT) which can be automatically accessed. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be 15th March 2022 at noon. It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded by 21st March 2022 with a targeted start date of 15th April 2022 Completed ITT documents must be emailed to procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk no later than this date. The tender code must be stated in the email subject Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Wi-Fi Portal Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central option to extend for an additional one (1) year. It is intended for the contract to commence on 15 April 2022. Contract value estimated at PS40k The following items are required: * A single SSID with portal page to allow access to free and premium services. The portal page must be configurable with pre-defined templates to allow clients to apply their brand and show sponsor adverts. * A minimum of four customisable portal pages with the option to show in different areas of the venue. * The portal page must have the option to turn on/off data capture along with the option to ask a question. * A family friendly Wi-Fi service needs to be enabled on the free WIFI with the option to turn it off when required. * Location analytics to show the movement of visitors (devices) over a period of time. * Ability to change the speed of premium and free services when required ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59bcbba5-29c4-4e8e-953c-67a930a6b203 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £36,900 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WI-FI SPARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59bcbba5-29c4-4e8e-953c-67a930a6b203 - 15 Feb 2022 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0b3831-98de-42b8-9089-774cebb3e3b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59bcbba5-29c4-4e8e-953c-67a930a6b203 25th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0b3831-98de-42b8-9089-774cebb3e3b6 15th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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