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title: "006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity"
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# 006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63f53bf-244f-466b-9b77-0b6de66f3607

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking a provider for a new contract titled "006889 - Resilient Internet Connectivity". This contract pertains to the services industry and is aimed at offering internet access to various council buildings and associated organisations. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having completed on 23rd July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st August 2019 and run for a duration of 60 months until 30th August 2024. The value of the awarded contract is £126,000, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method under the RM1045 Network Services framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet connectivity and network services. Companies capable of providing tailored solutions that optimise performance within budget constraints would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to engage in such tenders, as the contracting authority, Newcastle City Council, is open to partnerships that can adapt to their operational requirements during financially challenging times.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council requires a new contract for the provision of internet access to its buildings. The City Council as with all Local Government is in the midst of challenging financial times and requires a solution and a provider who recognise this and can work with the ICT staff of the City Council to implement a solution that is optimal for our needs for the five years. The contract will commence on 31st August 2019 for a period of 60 months. The solution required is around the provision of Internet connectivity to the sites connected to our Wide Area Network. This includes the City Council and other organisations that reside upon its WAN including Your Homes Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Museums and Schools. This procurement is a further competition from the RM1045 Network Services Lot 1: Data Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97540a34-e4a2-4a48-bf39-306d15405bea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97540a34-e4a2-4a48-bf39-306d15405bea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97540a34-e4a2-4a48-bf39-306d15405bea
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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