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title: "Working Gateshead Together"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eef3"
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# Working Gateshead Together

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eef3

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Working Gateshead Together" was conducted by Gateshead Borough Council, located in Gateshead (region UKC22), United Kingdom. This procurement relates to the economic research services industry, specifically focusing on mapping employment support provision within the area to foster collaboration among key stakeholders. The process was conducted under the procurement category of services, utilising a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 26th of November, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic development consultancy, particularly those experienced in 'systems thinking' and prior comprehensive ecosystem reviews. It is an ideal engagement for firms keen on entering regional frameworks and contributing to local employment support systems. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for similarly scaled businesses to thrive in such negotiation-driven award procedures. Utilising established frameworks like NEPRO3, businesses can approach similar tenders with strategic alliances to enhance their service offerings and foster sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Gateshead Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and knowledgeable economic development consultant, experienced in 'systems thinking', that has undertaken one or more similar reviews in the last four years, to: * Map existing employment support provision in Gateshead to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current eco-system that helps residents achieve their employment goals * Draft a proposal to establish a Gateshead employment partnership that will bring key stakeholders together to support ongoing collaboration, knowledge sharing and system alignment.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded via further competition through a pre-established framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079843-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,191 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079843-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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