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008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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25 Oct 2024 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed the procurement process for the "008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review" project in the Education and Training Services category. The Council has sought external expertise to conduct a robust review of its Charter, ensuring it meets contemporary governance standards. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 and the contract running from 1st November 2024 to 31st May 2025. The Council is located at Civic Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8QH, and the awarded contract is valued at £34,500. The procurement method used was "Authorisation to Negotiate," indicating a more tailored selection process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in governance, consultancy, and training services. The independent review and recommendations offer firms a chance to demonstrate their expertise in enhancing governmental structures and the democratic process. Businesses with a strong background in public sector consultancy, especially those focussed on governance and organisational efficiency, would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is planning to review and where necessary to refresh its Charter which has not been reviewed for approximately 5 years. In December 2023, Officers began to review the Charter to ensure it is up to date, accurately reflects the council's structures and clearly sets out how these are administered. The Council is now moving forward to a targeted, detailed review. The aim is to ensure its structures and practice are that of a modern organisation, improving the democratic process by ensuring decision-making and participation is effective and efficient and works best for elected members, officers and, most importantly, residents. The objective of this to provide independent expertise and knowledge on good practice to robustly test the council's structures and processes and make informed, impartial and objective recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d455ee99-db5b-4c26-8bb3-54e34da3b69b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Authorisation to Negotiate
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE AND SCRUTINY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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