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title: "008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review"
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# 008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5fb7ac7-317e-4411-a4c4-c17c617970ca

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has completed the procurement process for the "008785 - ATN Independent Governance Review" project in the Education and Training Services category. The Council has sought external expertise to conduct a robust review of its Charter, ensuring it meets contemporary governance standards. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 and the contract running from 1st November 2024 to 31st May 2025. The Council is located at Civic Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8QH, and the awarded contract is valued at £34,500. The procurement method used was "Authorisation to Negotiate," indicating a more tailored selection process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in governance, consultancy, and training services. The independent review and recommendations offer firms a chance to demonstrate their expertise in enhancing governmental structures and the democratic process. Businesses with a strong background in public sector consultancy, especially those focussed on governance and organisational efficiency, would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is planning to review and where necessary to refresh its Charter which has not been reviewed for approximately 5 years. In December 2023, Officers began to review the Charter to ensure it is up to date, accurately reflects the council's structures and clearly sets out how these are administered. The Council is now moving forward to a targeted, detailed review. The aim is to ensure its structures and practice are that of a modern organisation, improving the democratic process by ensuring decision-making and participation is effective and efficient and works best for elected members, officers and, most importantly, residents. The objective of this to provide independent expertise and knowledge on good practice to robustly test the council's structures and processes and make informed, impartial and objective recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d455ee99-db5b-4c26-8bb3-54e34da3b69b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Authorisation to Negotiate |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE AND SCRUTINY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d455ee99-db5b-4c26-8bb3-54e34da3b69b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d455ee99-db5b-4c26-8bb3-54e34da3b69b
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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