---
title: "Sky Guest Wifi"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069935"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Sky Guest Wifi

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069935

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Sky Guest Wifi" was conducted by The Open University, a public authority in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement was in the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, with services being delivered across the UK. The contracting process was initiated as a direct procurement below the competitive threshold and has now been completed, with the contract awarded to SKY UK LIMITED. Key dates include the contract period from 22nd April 2026 to 27th December 2026, and the contract was signed on the day of its commencement. 

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in wireless internet solutions. Large-scale service providers, similar in size and capability to SKY UK LIMITED, were well-suited to compete in this procurement due to its direct procurement method and the scale of the project. Businesses aiming to grow their footprint in public sector IT service provision would benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. The completion of this contract highlights the demand for reliable guest wifi solutions in educational institutions.

## Notice

The guest wifi for 28th Aug 2025 to 27th Dec 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044584-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044584-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044584-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sky.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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