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ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENCE OF ASSYSNET

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, revolves around the "Annual Support & Maintenance of AssysNet" for the IFS Assyst IT Service Management and Enterprise Service Management solution. This falls within the industry category of "Goods" and pertains to industry-specific software packages. The procurement method employed is direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract for this initiative was signed on 28th November 2025, and it covers the period from 31st December 2025 to 29th February 2028, with a gross value of £200,500.50. Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement stage has progressed to the award stage with the contract's status being active as of 16th December 2025.

This tender presents stable business opportunities for entities specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those adept in IT service management and enterprise solutions. Businesses, especially large ones within the technology and software development sector, can benefit from establishing a relationship with local governing bodies. As the procurement method was direct, enterprises with established credentials and solutions matching Gateshead Borough Council's needs may seek similar future opportunities. Intricacies of maintaining and supporting advanced IT systems can cater rewarding prospects for firms aiming to diversify or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENCE OF ASSYSNET

Notice Description

Maintenance, support and licensing for our IFS Assyst IT Service Management (ITSM) and Enterprise Service Management (ESM) solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f636
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew M Thompson
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, IFS

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