Scope
Reference
IT038
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32400000 - Networks
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 May 2025
Engagement process description
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
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government