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title: "WIFI Expansion"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# WIFI Expansion

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71f3ea2f-9c86-47fb-ae87-30e01de0fbdc

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "WIFI Expansion" under the information technology services category. The tender, which involved installing 250 additional access points to enhance connectivity and mobility for colleagues, covers the region of North East England and has a total contract value of £346,168. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 28 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the ICT sector, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and digital connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to the selective call-off framework, which can streamline the process and provide opportunities for growth through government contracts. The winning supplier for this contract is Softcat PLC, a large-scale company known for its expertise in IT solutions, creating a benchmark for aspiring businesses aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

A requirement for business digital devices and require better connectivity and mobility for colleagues. The ICT Infrastructure team estimate this will require 250 additional access points to be installed. This contract is for 12 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae8e94-81e4-420f-ad0d-c9acaf7b09d3 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £346,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £346,168 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae8e94-81e4-420f-ad0d-c9acaf7b09d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae8e94-81e4-420f-ad0d-c9acaf7b09d3
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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