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009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for resilient internet connectivity. The procurement process, titled "009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity," falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically internet connectivity consulting and support. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract signed on the 7th of April, 2025. The service continuation is for an additional 36 months, commencing on the 22nd of April, 2025, and ending on the 21st of April, 2028. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the total contract value is £99,936 GBP.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in IT and internet connectivity services. Particularly, it’s geared towards companies that specialise in providing resilient internet connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the IT services sector could find this contract valuable due to the continuous demand for internet services within public authorities. Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, a Gateshead-based SME, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting that smaller specialised technology firms can compete effectively in these public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Councils main contract for Internet connectivity - Resilient Internet Connectivity. This is for continuation of exiting service provision which is due to expire 22 April 2025. This direct award is for an additional 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fde9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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