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Innovation Assessment

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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08 Feb 2019 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking an experienced external partner to conduct innovation assessments as part of the Northern Accelerator project, which has received £4.9 million funding from the UK Government's Connecting Capabilities Fund. This project aims to commercialise research across Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, and Sunderland universities. The contract, valued at £154,500, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to run from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, and it covers services related to research and development consultancy.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation assessment and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating emerging technologies, market strategies, and business readiness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights could play a crucial role in supporting the creation and success of spin-outs derived from academic research. Successful bidders will likely help foster a vibrant ecosystem for innovation in the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Innovation Assessment

Notice Description

Durham University is the lead HEI and budget holder for the Northern Accelerator project; a high profile collaboration with Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland universities which has been awarded PS4.9m from the UK Government's Connecting Capabilities Fund as part of the Industrial Strategy. The project will deliver a step change in commercialising research from the four partner universities. The Northern Accelerator programme wishes to contract with an experienced external partner to deliver innovation and business assessments of emerging spin outs and major licensing opportunities arising from the programme. To support the creation and long-term success of spin outs we wish to procure an experienced specialist organisation able to assess business strengths and weaknesses across a range of different factors. The purpose of these assessments will be to determine business readiness and key areas that need to be addressed in any subsequent business development and must include, as a minimum, detailed assessment of: 1. Product offering and design 2. Underpinning technology 3. Underpinning IP 4. Market 5. Product pricing strategy 6. Legislative and regulatory impacts upon commercialisation 7. Supply chain and route to customer 8. Management team and expertise 9. Business Financing Please note this is an award notice and the University is not taking expressions of interest for this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acdebad2-ba14-4f21-9d54-66c2c68e5f76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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