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title: "WiFi"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE"
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# WiFi

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca6455f8-8db2-45b4-a6c3-09ec4150175a

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## Summary

Nottingham College has completed the procurement process for a wireless network solution, awarding the contract under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework. The process, identified as "NC/PROC/0387", falls within the internet network industry category and is located in Nottingham, England (postal code NG1 1NG). The tender adopted a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc on 11th December 2025, with a contract period spanning from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026. This procurement process, valued at £230,000, was under the goods procurement category and aimed to enhance Nottingham College's digital infrastructure.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet network solutions to advance their growth by engaging with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had eligibility in this competitive procurement, although the awarded supplier was a large company. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality wireless network infrastructure and associated services would find engaging in similar future tenders beneficial. Companies looking to strengthen their portfolio in the education sector should consider participating in analogous procurement opportunities facilitated through framework agreements.

## Notice

Nottingham College have awarded a contract for the Wireless Network solution under the CCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ebd21b-837b-42e4-8368-65eab2ea75cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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 Jan 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ebd21b-837b-42e4-8368-65eab2ea75cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ebd21b-837b-42e4-8368-65eab2ea75cf
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

## Provenance

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