"Positive signs" for Gateshead tech consultancy with £1m of new work

A North East technology consultancy has announced that it has seen “positive signs” of recovery after winning £1m of new work.

Advantex, based in Gateshead, has won £1m worth of work from Galliford Try to provide ICT equipment and connectivity services to North of England schools.

The company currently employs a team of more than 50 and is looking to hire additional engineers and technicians as demand rises.

It will use the extra capacity to secure other new national projects.

Steve O’Connell, sales and marketing director commented: “Our focus on strengthening our position, sustainable growth and adapting the business to meet the challenges of the trading conditions caused by pandemic, has paid dividends with a robust financial and sales performance.

“The projects we have been involved in recognise our ability to take a strategic view of developments for clients while delivering high quality work and management services.

“Despite the continued uncertainties, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, defence and education will be among the busy sectors for us in the months ahead.

We expect to see more interesting projects coming forward this year and into 2022, underpinning continued growth across the business.“