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External Consultancy for IT Systems Optimisation

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for an external consultancy aiming to optimise its IT systems, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000). Located in Gateshead, UKC22, the procurement process follows an open procedure with electronic submissions. The tender period ends on 15 January 2025, at 12:00 PM. The consultancy contract is valued at £200,000 with a contract period of 360 days. Interested parties can find submission details at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and system optimisation to showcase their expertise and support a regional authority in enhancing its IT infrastructure. SMEs with a strong background in IT consultancy, particularly those skilled in conducting comprehensive system audits and implementing efficiency improvements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this tender could bolster the supplier's portfolio, expand their client base, and open doors to similar future projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Consultancy for IT Systems Optimisation

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has contracted a suitably qualified and knowledgeable consultant to support a time-limited review of the Council's IT systems and approach to systems across the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Council has contracted a suitably qualified and knowledgeable consultant to support a time-limited review of the Council's IT systems and approach to systems across the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c5b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Paul Millar
Contact Email
paulmillar@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914334231

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), TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ENGINE

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