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title: "North of Tyne Combined Authority Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator (DCIA)"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# North of Tyne Combined Authority Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator (DCIA)

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67544bfa-e104-4037-8767-f2945faf48a7

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## Summary

The North of Tyne Combined Authority has initiated a tender for the Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator (DCIA), seeking technical support for the project contingent upon securing funding. While the formal buyer is listed as North Tyneside Council, the North of Tyne Combined Authority is the actual entity conducting the procurement. The tender was published on 25th October 2021, marking its status as complete following the award of the contract on 3rd November 2021, with a total value of £90,000. The contract period commenced on 8th November 2021 and will extend until 31st December 2022, primarily addressing the services sector, particularly in business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, within England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their capabilities in public sector contracts, particularly those specialising in consultancy and technical services within the digital connectivity realm. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the contract’s emphasis on suitable suppliers from these categories. Engaging in this project could enhance service delivery and growth prospects for businesses aligned with the procurement goals of the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

## Notice

Technical support needed to inform the DCIA bid & delivery of the project (if funding bid is successful) Whilst the Buyer in the Contact Details is listed as "North Tyneside Council", this entry is system generated. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer in this case is the North of Tyne Combined Authority. North Tyneside Council are conducting this procurement on North of Tyne's behalf Additional information: Please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=88f8fbc5-4333-ec11-810e-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 to express and in interest and download documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7198041-7f69-440c-99e7-aaad4c415088 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7198041-7f69-440c-99e7-aaad4c415088
- 25 Oct 2021 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a5d3789-134f-458e-a71a-4358a5220c97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7198041-7f69-440c-99e7-aaad4c415088
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a5d3789-134f-458e-a71a-4358a5220c97
  25th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=88f8fbc5-4333-ec11-810e-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

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