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Service-Other Miscellaneous

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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24 Sep 2021 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is looking to procure financial background checking services, classified under miscellaneous services. This procurement, which was initiated through a direct method involving a single tender action, has completed its tender period, which ended on 4th August 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000, is set to commence on 5th August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2022. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract recently published on 24th September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services or commercial auditing to engage with a reputable educational institution. Potential contenders should be adept at providing thorough background verification services and may be well-suited to serve both public and private sector clients. With an active contract providing ample time for service delivery, businesses that align with Newcastle University's needs will have the chance to expand their reach and enhance their portfolio through this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service-Other Miscellaneous

Notice Description

Supply of financial background checking services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0614b08c-ae18-473c-b5be-99c1ea9ab829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e2b15ec-39c4-4e51-9a7c-f495a183e7e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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