Award

Residential and Guest Network Services

  • University of the West of England

UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-007506

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0610af (view related notices)

Published 28 January 2026, 11:27am



Scope

Reference

UWE/018/2020

Description

The provision of Student Residential Wifi Services. This is a variation to an existing contract. Value £362,198.40.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £362,198.40 excluding VAT
  • £434,638.08 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 February 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
  • 2 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72400000 - Internet services

Contract locations

  • UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

This supplier is the existing service provider for WiFi services in Student Accommodation. This extension aligns all current and previous commitments to a single termination date and incorporates new residential services required within a limited timeframe. The University will also benefit from using the legacy equipment in the accommodation for a further two years, reducing the need for premature hardware replacement and supporting the University's sustainability goals by extending the lifecycle of existing assets.


Supplier

Ask4 Limited

  • Companies House: 03980594

14 Fitzwilliam Street

Sheffield

S1 4JL

United Kingdom

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Contract 1


Contracting authority

University of the West of England

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007164
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPXW-8925-GTVT

Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1QY

United Kingdom

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government