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title: "Network Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bf8f984-4097-4833-ac97-2e73768e0ac3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-05"
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# Network Refresh

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bf8f984-4097-4833-ac97-2e73768e0ac3

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has completed a tender titled "Network Refresh," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 72000000, employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6 April 2018, with the contract period running from 28 April 2018 to 27 April 2023, based in the North East of England. The awarded contract, worth approximately £1,129,798.08, was officially announced on 5 October 2018.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development. Companies that align with the capabilities required for this contract, especially large firms like Specialist Computer Centres Plc that may have the necessary experience and resources, will be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging with Newcastle City Council could lead to further collaborative opportunities within the public sector, ultimately supporting business growth in this competitive arena.

## Notice

Further competition from CCS technology products 2 framework Lot 1 RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6797397-1efe-45d6-8320-fe91aa75ef8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2018 - 27 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,129,798 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6797397-1efe-45d6-8320-fe91aa75ef8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6797397-1efe-45d6-8320-fe91aa75ef8a
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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