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title: "008471 - Durham & Tyne & Wear UTMC System Refresh"
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# 008471 - Durham & Tyne & Wear UTMC System Refresh

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28be0736-8a82-4a06-9292-20500c9557b8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Newcastle City Council acting as the lead authority for the Tyne and Wear LTP partners to refresh the UTMC back-office system originally purchased in 2017 from Mott MacDonald. This refresh project, with a value of £2,500,000, is classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement follows an open procedure and targets the technical update and extension of the system to encompass all Durham UTMC system requirements. The tender period concluded on 19th February 2024, and the contract period is set to run from 1st May 2024 to 1st May 2029.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, to become key players in a long-term, high-value contract. It is ideal for SMEs due to its specified suitability, offering a significant growth opportunity by partnering with Newcastle City Council to deliver advanced technological services. Companies with experience in software development, consulting, and technical support will find this project aligned with their expertise, potentially setting a precedent for future collaborations with government bodies on large-scale IT infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council acting as Lead Authority for the Tyne and Wear LTP partners purchased a Mott MacDonald's UTMC back-office system in 2017. This system is now due for a technical refresh, which will include the extension of the system to include all of Durham UTMC system requirements and services. Newcastle City Council will act as lead authority for this procurement. Documents can be accessed at https://www.nepo.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a55b2-cf8c-49d6-ab52-5574cf436d21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,462,465 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a55b2-cf8c-49d6-ab52-5574cf436d21
- 15 Jan 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e14b255-9537-4028-be67-5e10c8022c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a55b2-cf8c-49d6-ab52-5574cf436d21
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e14b255-9537-4028-be67-5e10c8022c72
  15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/

## Provenance

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