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title: "006625 - Smart City Innovation Partner"
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# 006625 - Smart City Innovation Partner

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4caaa6e6-b2a2-4985-b71a-93a5c2946ba1

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is seeking a partner through a selective procurement process for the project titled "Smart City Innovation Partner." This contract, valued at £300,000, aims to develop business cases for innovative digital technologies to enhance customer experience, reduce costs, and foster innovation in the North East region of England. The tender period is set to conclude on 13th March 2019, with the contract expected to start on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021. The main industry category for this procurement is services, specifically in infrastructure works consultancy, business analysis, and project management consultancy services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to infrastructure and technology solutions. Businesses with expertise in digital innovation and project management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their capabilities to meet the objectives outlined by the Newcastle City Council. Access to detailed documentation and opportunities for collaboration can be facilitated through direct contact with the council's representative, providing a pathway for interested firms to engage in this project and expand their business prospects.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council require a partner to provide specialist programme and project expertise to develop business cases for deployment of smart/cutting edge digital technology to support the achievement of our digital objectives: * Improve customer experience * Reduce costs/improve efficiency * Support the growth of innovation within Newcastle This exercise will be called off from the Framework Agreement of the NEPO503 - Specialist Professional Services. Access to the documentation and for further details please contact Bloom directly via: Michael Curtis Client Services Manager Michael.curtis@bloom.services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37087119-99be-4e3c-950b-ce5d594cb890 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2019 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37087119-99be-4e3c-950b-ce5d594cb890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37087119-99be-4e3c-950b-ce5d594cb890
  20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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