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title: "Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access"
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# Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab62717c-30c1-41cb-8c3b-a104b785f97f

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Public Wifi - Managed Internet Access," classified under the Internet network industry category. The process involved awarding the contract to the supplier, Guest Wifi Ltd, with a contract value of £91,928. The service, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom, involves the installation and ongoing support and maintenance of public Wi-Fi systems, which also facilitate payment equipment for the Council's commercial operations. The procurement stage was at the award phase, following the closing of the tender period on 12th February 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method was noted as "Other," indicating potential flexibility in the approach. Businesses proficient in internet services and capable of providing reliable Wi-Fi infrastructure and support can benefit from similar future opportunities, especially those based or operating in the South West of England. The engagement of Guest Wifi Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME, highlights the potential for smaller businesses to successfully compete and expand in the public sector market.

## Notice

Installer of public Wi-Fi is required to provide ongoing support and maintenance services to prevent downtime of public Wi-Fi that also supports payment equipment used in Council commercial operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf0144c-2ebb-4b53-8093-f4d0ea4feb8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,928 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUEST WIFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf0144c-2ebb-4b53-8093-f4d0ea4feb8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf0144c-2ebb-4b53-8093-f4d0ea4feb8c
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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