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(NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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22 Dec 2021 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University as the buying organisation, seeking business consultancy services under the title "(NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." This project falls under the category of Business and management consultancy services, specifically situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective process, and the tender period has concluded, with key dates including the contract start date of 20 December 2021 and an end date of 30 April 2022. The total contract value is £25,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy, particularly those with expertise in commercialising technological innovations. Companies that have a background in developing strategic business plans or marketing strategies would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, as the buying organisation is looking to collaborate with external experts to bridge the gap between technical skills and commercial experience.

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Notice Title

(NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

Notice Description

Energy harvesting technologies have been a hot topic over the last decade due to their potential to replace batteries as power supplies in locations where mains or wired electricity supplies are not practicable delivering truly fit and forget solutions. However such technologies have presented huge challenges in translating laboratory prototypes into real-world applications. Typical issues faced are insufficient power output, narrow operating frequency range, low system reliability, efficiency and adaptability to real-world operating conditions. In particular, the power generated from existing systems is insufficient to support the data rich measurement and transmission demanded by wireless sensor systems for reliable critical asset monitoring The initial brief of the executive will be to: Develop a detailed business plan, considering the best route-to market and marketing strategy. Work with the existing team to map out the key activities and resources needed to launch and finance the business and raise funds to support these activities. This may transition into an executive role within the company possibly as CCO. The team have all the technical skills necessary to achieve the product development milestones but lack the necessary commercial experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-132102f1-026a-4def-b1b1-f205b5f5573a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6f9479-f8cd-4de8-bfff-a1877bd7cadb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KILLEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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