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title: "CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS"
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# CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4581cbc-f449-4f8b-add6-e9998b3007f1

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Contract for Business Centres Unified Communications" aimed at enhancing communication solutions across multiple business centres within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to postal and telecommunications services. The tender is at the active stage, and interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 12th March 2018. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 6th April 2018, lasting until 5th April 2022. Interested businesses can find specifications and further documentation on the NEPO Portal.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the telecommunications and IT services sector to expand their client base by providing integrated communication solutions, including Business Broadband and hosted telephony. Companies with experience in delivering similar services to public sector clients, particularly those with capabilities in supporting multiple sites, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster significant business growth and enhance service offerings within the region.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to procure a combined communications solution that will consist of Business Broadband (including WIFI support) and a hosted telephony system for o Gateshead International Business Centre o Greenesfield Business Centre o Northern Design Centre o Baltimore House o PROTO: The Emerging Technology Centre o Blaydon Business Centre Please go to NEPO Portal (www.nepo.org) to register your interest and download the documents for a full specification of requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d126505f-34a1-4b09-82e7-8b724f443d17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2018 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64214400 - Communication land-line rental

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d126505f-34a1-4b09-82e7-8b724f443d17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d126505f-34a1-4b09-82e7-8b724f443d17
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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