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009431 one network system license renewal

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed the direct award process for the renewal of the One Network System Licence. This procurement falls under the IT services category, inclusive of consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract, valued at £33,312 before tax, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was executed by a direct method without competition, below the threshold, with all relevant activities taking place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The contract was officially signed on 31st March 2026.

The renewal offers continued IT system support and could be indicative of opportunities in service-based engagements with public authorities. While this particular opportunity was a closed direct award to Causeway Technologies Limited—a large-scale business adept in IT services—it hints at future possibilities for businesses with capabilities in technology solutions who can provide long-term support, maintenance, or consulting services. Companies specialising in competitive, innovative IT solutions that can enhance public service delivery may find aligning with the needs of sub-central government authorities a fruitful avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

009431 one network system license renewal

Notice Description

12 month direct award for One Network System Licence Renewal commencing April

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067db2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES

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