---
title: "External Consultancy for IT Systems Optimisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# External Consultancy for IT Systems Optimisation

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5b4

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for an external consultancy aiming to optimise its IT systems, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000). Located in Gateshead, UKC22, the procurement process follows an open procedure with electronic submissions. The tender period ends on 15 January 2025, at 12:00 PM. The consultancy contract is valued at £200,000 with a contract period of 360 days. Interested parties can find submission details at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and system optimisation to showcase their expertise and support a regional authority in enhancing its IT infrastructure. SMEs with a strong background in IT consultancy, particularly those skilled in conducting comprehensive system audits and implementing efficiency improvements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this tender could bolster the supplier's portfolio, expand their client base, and open doors to similar future projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has contracted a suitably qualified and knowledgeable consultant to support a time-limited review of the Council's IT systems and approach to systems across the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Council has contracted a suitably qualified and knowledgeable consultant to support a time-limited review of the Council's IT systems and approach to systems across the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009805-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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), TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009805-2025
- 9 Dec 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039629-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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