Scope
Reference
0953NMCS
Description
We have 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 hope 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 October 2025, 9:00am
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To view the documentation for this opportunity, please use the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cde99b6e-14a5-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price = 60% |
Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality = 40% |
Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Email: nina.mistry2@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government