---
title: "009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fde9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# 009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fde9

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for resilient internet connectivity. The procurement process, titled "009018 - Resilient Internet Connectivity," falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically internet connectivity consulting and support. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract signed on the 7th of April, 2025. The service continuation is for an additional 36 months, commencing on the 22nd of April, 2025, and ending on the 21st of April, 2028. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the total contract value is £99,936 GBP.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in IT and internet connectivity services. Particularly, it’s geared towards companies that specialise in providing resilient internet connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the IT services sector could find this contract valuable due to the continuous demand for internet services within public authorities. Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, a Gateshead-based SME, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting that smaller specialised technology firms can compete effectively in these public procurement processes.

## Notice

Councils main contract for Internet connectivity - Resilient Internet Connectivity. This is for continuation of exiting service provision which is due to expire 22 April 2025. This direct award is for an additional 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013332-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,936 |

## Status

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

## 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 | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013332-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013332-2025
  7th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspirets.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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