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Published 9 Mar 2023

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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS CENTRES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION

Authority: GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV: Internet services (72400000)
Published contract value£443,000Exc. VAT
Contract ends 30 Jun 2028
Contract starts 1 Jul 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Contract for a combined communications solution that will consist of the provision and management of business Broadband (including WIFI support) and a hosted telephony system, which serves the business centres. The service may be enhanced over the contract period by upgrades and additions to the current solution and is reflected in the awarded price. Contract is for 36 months initially with 2 x 12 month options to extend.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer reference
DN660152
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Min Value
£235,000.00
Tender deadline
Published
Procurement method
Open
Additional classifications 1: Reference
32412110
Additional classifications 1: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 1: Description
Internet network
Additional classifications 2: Reference
32424000
Additional classifications 2: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 2: Description
Network infrastructure
Additional classifications 3: Reference
32425000
Additional classifications 3: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 3: Description
Network operating system
Additional classifications 4: Reference
32427000
Additional classifications 4: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 4: Description
Network system
Additional classifications 5: Reference
32428000
Additional classifications 5: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 5: Description
Network upgrade
Additional classifications 6: Reference
32429000
Additional classifications 6: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 6: Description
Telephone network equipment
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
NE8 1HH; North East, United Kingdom
Description

The service may be enhanced over the contract period by upgrades and additions to the current solution and is reflected in the Awarded value above.

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Notice published
    9 Mar 2023
  2. Award decision
    6 Jun 2023
  3. Contract starts
    1 Jul 2023
  4. Contract ends
    30 Jun 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • GATESHEAD COUNCILContracting authority Regent Street, Gateshead, NE81HH, EnglandContact name, email, phone
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7x528UnQ · GB-SRS

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Aspire Technology Solutions LimitedSupplier Pipewell Quay Pipewellgate Gateshead NE8 2BJ
    Identifier
    06031628 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-73000d24-f213-47b5-be7e-887bfb3d589d-2023-06-12T11:08:20+01:00
Published
9 Mar 2023
Latest update
12 Jun 2023
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-73000d24-f213-47b5-be7e-887bfb3d589d
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-73000d24-f213-47b5-be7e-887bfb3d589d-1