Award

Contract for Consultancy Services to Support the Expansion of Gateshead's Heat Network

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2024 at 12:54

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2024 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to support the expansion of Gateshead's heat network. The project falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and is based in the North East region of England. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 August 2024. The tender, initially published on 3 July 2024, was valued at £40,000. The contract, worth £33,250, will run from 15 August 2024 to 31 January 2025, following an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender creates several opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering consultancy services. Given that the Council sought a commercial business consultant to assess delivery and investment options for expanding the heat network, this contract presents a lucrative opportunity for firms with expertise in financial consultancy and sustainable energy solutions. Businesses seeking footholds in public sector contracts and offering innovative consultancy services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Consultancy Services to Support the Expansion of Gateshead's Heat Network

Notice Description

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced commercial business consultant to complete a delivery and investment options assessment to understand the potential pathways for the expansion of the heat network in Gateshead. The Invitation to Tender can be accessed at www.nepo.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41c9bb77-cc3d-4cb4-a673-06079e4c7531
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532d780d-177f-4cb5-9c42-7295a7de5ff2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBERSIDE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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