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Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2019 at 13:35

Tender

07 Mar 2019 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is seeking a qualified consultant or team to conduct a review of digital connectivity in Gateshead, titled "Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead." This tender falls under the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract valued at £24,500. The tender period ended on 28th March 2019, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2019, concluding on 31st July 2019. Proposals for this limited procurement were collected via a competitive quotation method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and research and development consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that focus on identifying broadband gaps and providing strategic recommendations would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can contribute to improving the economic competitiveness of Gateshead, leveraging their expertise to enhance local digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead

Notice Description

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or team of consultants to provide an assessment detailing the current and future fibre optic broadband landscape in Gateshead. The assessment will: * Identify any gaps in current provision that could impact on the economic competitiveness of the borough * Identify potential gaps in future provision * Provide recommendations to help fill these gaps Additional information: Quotation documents are only available electronically for this contact and in order for you to be able to access the documents it will be necessary for you to register your company details on our web site at www.nepo.org if you have not already done so. The reference number for this contract within the e Tendering system is DN396449.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d0d420-ee10-4b56-9af2-86fd9c3ce019
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec4f28b-9847-4f58-bd29-d862926b2924
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 1-6 months
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

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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