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(NU/1745 - 7) Provision of Strategic Consultancy Services in China

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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10 Feb 2023 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the provision of Strategic Consultancy Services in China to Grok Global Services. The contract, with a value of £100,000 GBP, started on 7th February 2023 and will end on 6th February 2024. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded on 28th October 2022, and the tender period ended on 9th September 2022. The services fall under the main procurement category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security.

This tender opportunity for Strategic Consultancy Services in China could be attractive to businesses specializing in financial consultancy, business management consultancy, economic research services, and related fields. Companies with experience in handling pension fund consultancy services, mergers and acquisitions, and feasibility studies might find this procurement suitable. The contract presents an opportunity for growth by providing services required in the People's Republic of China within the specified contract period.

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Notice Title

(NU/1745 - 7) Provision of Strategic Consultancy Services in China

Notice Description

In order to deliver the UK-China Healthy Ageing Project, NICA requires the services of a Strategic Consultant in Beijing. Currently the role is fulfilled by Xueli (Sherry) Ma, via Ying He, at a rate of PS500 plus expenses per day. The last day of this contract is 31 October 2022. Subject to agreement by Xueli Ma, we would like her to continue in this role to work on behalf of the project to build the requisite networks and relationships. You should provide a dedicated consultant (as a part-time employee) to provide the following services required and premises and management to operate from and for supervision as necessary. This contract will operate in the Peoples Republic of China.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55983fcc-079c-4c4f-8362-8cf10717d550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66519600 - Actuarial services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2023 - 6 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
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

GROK GLOBAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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