---
title: "Contract for Consultancy Services to Support the Expansion of Gateshead's Heat Network"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# Contract for Consultancy Services to Support the Expansion of Gateshead's Heat Network

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41c9bb77-cc3d-4cb4-a673-06079e4c7531

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to support the expansion of Gateshead's heat network. The project falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and is based in the North East region of England. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 August 2024. The tender, initially published on 3 July 2024, was valued at £40,000. The contract, worth £33,250, will run from 15 August 2024 to 31 January 2025, following an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender creates several opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering consultancy services. Given that the Council sought a commercial business consultant to assess delivery and investment options for expanding the heat network, this contract presents a lucrative opportunity for firms with expertise in financial consultancy and sustainable energy solutions. Businesses seeking footholds in public sector contracts and offering innovative consultancy services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced commercial business consultant to complete a delivery and investment options assessment to understand the potential pathways for the expansion of the heat network in Gateshead. The Invitation to Tender can be accessed at www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532d780d-177f-4cb5-9c42-7295a7de5ff2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,250 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBERSIDE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532d780d-177f-4cb5-9c42-7295a7de5ff2
- 3 Jul 2024 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1e7ec-79c7-4ba8-a1dd-b78ec8b0a655

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532d780d-177f-4cb5-9c42-7295a7de5ff2
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1e7ec-79c7-4ba8-a1dd-b78ec8b0a655
  3rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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