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title: "Public Wi-Fi and Associated Support for Council Buildings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdcc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Public Wi-Fi and Associated Support for Council Buildings

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdcc

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the tender process for providing public Wi-Fi and associated support services within council buildings. The procurement is focused on software packages and information systems, appropriate to the council's existing infrastructure, particularly utilising Cisco wireless technology. Situated in Leicester (UKF21), this procurement initiative is based on open competition and was re-published after revising the estimated value to attract more bidders. The contract begins on 1 March 2026 and initially lasts until 28 February 2027, with options for multiple annual renewals, extending potentially until 2031. Leicester City Council conducted the tender under the procurement framework regulated by UKPGA 2023/54, with transparency assured through published notices on Find a Tender Service.

The awarded contract signifies a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public internet access solutions and technology services, particularly those with expertise in Cisco infrastructure. This tender is well-suited for SMEs, given its classification as below the threshold for open competition. It includes the potential to call-off additional licences, enhancing business scalability for successful suppliers. Businesses that can leverage existing technological frameworks to deliver quality service at competitive prices have the chance to establish a long-term partnership with Leicester City Council, thereby expanding their market presence within the public sector and advancing their operational portfolio through effective service delivery. This procurement is particularly advantageous for tech companies looking to build lasting relationships with sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

Contract award for Public Wi-Fi and Associated Support for Council Buildings. We RE-PUBLISHED the tender due to our original estimated value being below market value. By increasing the estimated value and re-adverting the tender, we hoped to receive more bids. Leicester City Council is seeking a partner to provide a solution that provides members of the Public with wireless access when visiting the Councils amenities. The Council expects the proposed solution to use their existing infrastructure, based on Cisco wireless technology, for all sites. The Council requires a third-party service that will provide internet access to the public as a service to the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will commence on the date of Contract Signature, with the Contract Term commencing on the "Go Live date" of 1st March 2026, or any other date as agreed in writing between the parties, for an initial term of 1 (one) year with the option to extend for up to a further 1 (one) + 1 (one) + 1 (one) + 1 (one) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | £72,049 |
| Contracts value | £72,049 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019568-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019496-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 09:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065830-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019568-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019496-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065830-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cde99b6e-14a5-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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