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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION"
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published: "2023-06-12"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73000d24-f213-47b5-be7e-887bfb3d589d

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for the provision and management of a business centres unified communications solution. The contract, with a total value of GBP 443,000, has been awarded to Aspire Technology Solutions Limited. The contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract falls under the 'Internet services' category.

This procurement process by Gateshead Council presents an opportunity for businesses providing telecommunications and IT services. The contract, which focuses on improving communications infrastructure in business centres, is suitable for SMEs looking to grow in the services sector. The contract's significant value and multi-year duration provide a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier to expand their operations and services over time.

## Notice

Contract for a combined communications solution that will consist of the provision and management of business Broadband (including WIFI support) and a hosted telephony system, which serves the business centres. The service may be enhanced over the contract period by upgrades and additions to the current solution and is reflected in the awarded price. Contract is for 36 months initially with 2 x 12 month options to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6749b-065c-4874-9c0b-e650125b86fc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £443,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £443,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2023 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6749b-065c-4874-9c0b-e650125b86fc
- 9 Mar 2023 at 13:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf743d5-6447-42ef-9b5a-deb67e7e46c4
- 9 Mar 2023 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf743d5-6447-42ef-9b5a-deb67e7e46c4
- 9 Mar 2023 at 11:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf743d5-6447-42ef-9b5a-deb67e7e46c4
- 9 Mar 2023 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf743d5-6447-42ef-9b5a-deb67e7e46c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6749b-065c-4874-9c0b-e650125b86fc
  12th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf743d5-6447-42ef-9b5a-deb67e7e46c4
  9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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