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title: "South Tyneside Town Centre Wifi"
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# South Tyneside Town Centre Wifi

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc8d186a-c6a9-423b-9d1d-2eb9ff3a4905

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council is seeking to procure a free outdoor public Wi-Fi solution for South Shields to enhance the shopping and visitor experience. This contract, titled "South Tyneside Town Centre Wifi", is part of an open procurement process categorized under wireless telecommunications systems. The tender period concluded on 11th August 2021, with the expected contract starting on 1st September 2021 and lasting until at least 31st August 2024, including an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is approximately £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project may allow businesses to not only expand their market presence in the North East region but also to forge partnerships with local authorities for future initiatives.

## Notice

South Tyneside Council is looking to procure a free outdoor public Wi-Fi solution in the centre of South Shields to boost the shopping and visitor experience the town. The Council intends to appoint a sole supplier for the duration of the framework. The expected start date for the proposed Framework is 1st September 2021. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31st August 2024. The proposed Framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further 12 months from the actual end date. Register Interest and access documentation at https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28efe4e-a055-4964-a834-48199f5e2b8a |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,808 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C-WAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28efe4e-a055-4964-a834-48199f5e2b8a
- 20 Jul 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29511a8a-ba62-4976-b5fa-64f79e97f178

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28efe4e-a055-4964-a834-48199f5e2b8a
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29511a8a-ba62-4976-b5fa-64f79e97f178
  20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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