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title: "Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead"
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# Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79d0d420-ee10-4b56-9af2-86fd9c3ce019

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a qualified consultant or team to conduct a review of digital connectivity in Gateshead, titled "Provision of a Consultant to Undertake a Review of Digital Connectivity in Gateshead." This tender falls under the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract valued at £24,500. The tender period ended on 28th March 2019, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2019, concluding on 31st July 2019. Proposals for this limited procurement were collected via a competitive quotation method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and research and development consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that focus on identifying broadband gaps and providing strategic recommendations would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can contribute to improving the economic competitiveness of Gateshead, leveraging their expertise to enhance local digital infrastructure.

## Notice

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or team of consultants to provide an assessment detailing the current and future fibre optic broadband landscape in Gateshead. The assessment will: * Identify any gaps in current provision that could impact on the economic competitiveness of the borough * Identify potential gaps in future provision * Provide recommendations to help fill these gaps Additional information: Quotation documents are only available electronically for this contact and in order for you to be able to access the documents it will be necessary for you to register your company details on our web site at www.nepo.org if you have not already done so. The reference number for this contract within the e Tendering system is DN396449.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec4f28b-9847-4f58-bd29-d862926b2924 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2019 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec4f28b-9847-4f58-bd29-d862926b2924
- 7 Mar 2019 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184e3a90-a0d9-4fb0-990a-9fd6651ae3e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec4f28b-9847-4f58-bd29-d862926b2924
  25th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184e3a90-a0d9-4fb0-990a-9fd6651ae3e8
  7th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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