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title: "Public WiFi Provision"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Public WiFi Provision

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51323c62-8ddb-49aa-a96a-4d192a548d66

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Public WiFi solution is managed by the University of Derby, focusing on the telecommunications industry. The contract, valued at £48,064.80, involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with an award date of 29th November 2020, and the contract period runs from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2025. The service is to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, catering to the need for a Ja.Net connected Public WiFi system.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses within the telecommunications and internet service provision sectors, particularly those equipped to deliver large-scale WiFi solutions. As the contract is awarded to Sky, competitors may look to refine their offerings in related services or explore innovative solutions to enhance public connectivity. The long contract duration provides ample time for businesses to establish relationships and potentially secure future work aligned with the needs of the University of Derby.

## Notice

For the provision of a Ja.Net connected Public WiFi solution via the JISC Public WiFi Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6bd2ec-ca0a-451f-be2e-71d048aa105a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,064 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6bd2ec-ca0a-451f-be2e-71d048aa105a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6bd2ec-ca0a-451f-be2e-71d048aa105a
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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