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title: "Contract for a Network Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512a3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Contract for a Network Partnership

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512a3

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Contract for a Network Partnership," aimed at acquiring an independent external partner to collaborate with their Cyber Security and Network Teams. This procurement is part of the planned process, focusing on the Networks industry category and located in region UKC22, United Kingdom. The council's goal is to establish a secure, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity network tailored to specific business requirements. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key activities including a two-stage market engagement process. The first stage involves a questionnaire available online until 30th May 2025, followed by one-on-one meetings with potential suppliers. The contract period is scheduled from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with further communication expected by 1st July 2025.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses with expertise in network solutions and cyber security. Companies capable of delivering scalable, secure networking solutions aligned with governmental operational needs are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to establish strong partnerships with a key public authority, enhancing their portfolio and providing a path to future growth in public sector engagements. Enterprises with innovative network technologies and cost-effective solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to procure an independent external partner with extensive knowledge and expertise to work closely with the Council's Cyber Security and Network Teams. The aim of the partnership is to deliver a secure connectivity network that is tailored to meet specific business requirements, scalable, and cost-effective, ensuring efficient and uninterrupted operations.

### Planning Information

market engagement will be in two stages, the first is a questionnaire available for review and submission via the OPEN tender portal, https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities under OPEN2025805.
This will be followed up by 1-2-1 meetings with interested suppliers.
Full details can be found within the Market engagement questionnaire available via the OPEN tender portal https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities under reference OPEN2025805

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021079-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 08:34 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021079-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 08:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021079-2025
  14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021078-2025
  14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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