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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2023 at 10:08

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2023 at 13:33

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2023 at 13:22

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2023 at 11:41

Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for the provision and management of a business centres unified communications solution. The contract, with a total value of GBP 443,000, has been awarded to Aspire Technology Solutions Limited. The contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract falls under the 'Internet services' category.

This procurement process by Gateshead Council presents an opportunity for businesses providing telecommunications and IT services. The contract, which focuses on improving communications infrastructure in business centres, is suitable for SMEs looking to grow in the services sector. The contract's significant value and multi-year duration provide a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier to expand their operations and services over time.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION

Notice Description

Contract for a combined communications solution that will consist of the provision and management of business Broadband (including WIFI support) and a hosted telephony system, which serves the business centres. The service may be enhanced over the contract period by upgrades and additions to the current solution and is reflected in the awarded price. Contract is for 36 months initially with 2 x 12 month options to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73000d24-f213-47b5-be7e-887bfb3d589d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6749b-065c-4874-9c0b-e650125b86fc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£443,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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