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Working Gateshead Together

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Working Gateshead Together" was conducted by Gateshead Borough Council, located in Gateshead (region UKC22), United Kingdom. This procurement relates to the economic research services industry, specifically focusing on mapping employment support provision within the area to foster collaboration among key stakeholders. The process was conducted under the procurement category of services, utilising a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 26th of November, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic development consultancy, particularly those experienced in 'systems thinking' and prior comprehensive ecosystem reviews. It is an ideal engagement for firms keen on entering regional frameworks and contributing to local employment support systems. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for similarly scaled businesses to thrive in such negotiation-driven award procedures. Utilising established frameworks like NEPRO3, businesses can approach similar tenders with strategic alliances to enhance their service offerings and foster sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Working Gateshead Together

Notice Description

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and knowledgeable economic development consultant, experienced in 'systems thinking', that has undertaken one or more similar reviews in the last four years, to: * Map existing employment support provision in Gateshead to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current eco-system that helps residents achieve their employment goals * Draft a proposal to establish a Gateshead employment partnership that will bring key stakeholders together to support ongoing collaboration, knowledge sharing and system alignment.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via further competition through a pre-established framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eef3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,191 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
Contact Name
Jason Bell
Contact Email
jasonbell@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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