Award

NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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12 Jan 2023 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University has awarded a contract for "NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA" to Foothold America Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the USA. The contract value is GBP 80,000 and has a contract period starting from 12th January 2023 to 10th January 2024. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without a call for competition. The contract involves providing a range of services to support the University's strategies in the USA.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in miscellaneous business and business-related services, particularly those experienced in administering services for educational institutions. Companies looking to expand their operations in the USA through academic partnerships, government relations, and student exchange programs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has already been completed, and the awarded contract offers a chance for successful bidders to enhance their global market presence and contribute to Newcastle University's international engagement goals.

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Notice Title

NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA

Notice Description

The USA is a top priority region for engagement for Newcastle University. International student recruitment is a high priority and we wish to enhance our capacity to engage with students interested in studying in the UK and to build the profile and the brand of the University across the US. In addition, the University wishes to broaden the range of its activities in the USA, including the development of academic partnerships with high quality HEIs, development of relations with government, NGO and corporate organisations, exchange and placement of students and staff for studies, work, and other forms of experiential learning. Based in the USA the Firm will be able to employ staff who can provide a range of services that will enable us to offer an in-country liaison, advice and marketing activity to support the University's strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34ec6b37-ca7c-4c46-a6d6-549350165257
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89941138-52dc-42e9-91f6-57d09ce05529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTHOLD AMERICA

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