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(NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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14 Nov 2018 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking a contractor through an open procurement process for the provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services, associated with administrative services for business operations and educational administration. The tender, initiated on 14th November 2018, has a total estimated value of £1,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,250,000. The tender period ended on 2nd July 2018, and the contract commenced on 13th October 2018, lasting until 11th October 2021. The service will be primarily delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom and requires firms capable of operating in the Peoples Republic of China.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in market research, business development, and educational services, particularly those with experience in international markets and a presence in China. Smaller enterprises with the necessary expertise are encouraged to compete, as the contract is partly aimed at fostering participation from SMEs. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in supporting Newcastle University's strategies through in-country liaison and marketing, enabling growth and expansion in global markets.

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Notice Title

(NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services

Notice Description

This tender is for a single Firm who will be based in and able to operate in the Peoples Republic of China. The successful Firm will be able to employ staff who can offer in-country liaison, advice and marketing activities to support university strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e27030-bbea-4c1b-80fd-c303e06cde25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09aecd0-b5f5-4781-ac5f-c9a8f20941f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2018 - 11 Oct 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
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

BRITISH COUNCIL CHINA

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