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NU/1246-7 MAGNITUDE BIOSCIENCES Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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13 Feb 2018 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking a provider for the "NU/1246-7 MAGNITUDE BIOSCIENCES Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation" project. This contract falls under the financial consultancy services category and is located in the North East region of England. The tender was completed on 31st January 2018, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2018 to 31st December 2018. The procurement was initiated via a tender process, with an allocated budget of £18,750.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs specialising in consultancy, business management, or financial services, who can effectively contribute to the establishment and growth of a spin-out company in the biosciences sector. With the increasing interest in ageing research and the potential for significant investments, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in managing start-ups and securing funding will find this tender a valuable platform for growth. Companies capable of assisting Newcastle University in developing a sustainable business model and managing initial sales contracts will be especially competitive in this process.

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Notice Title

NU/1246-7 MAGNITUDE BIOSCIENCES Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

Magnitude Biosciences intends to be a significant player in the current world-wide endeavor to understand aging and assist companies and academic researchers create new drugs and food additives that promote healthspan (healthspan is the active period of a lifetime). This research field is receiving very significant attention from the investor community. Ageing Research, however, faces a significant practical challenge because to properly assess the impact of a compound on aging and healthspan, very large test populations are required to capture the inherent variability of aging in that population. An initial investment will enable Magnitude Biosciences to engage with the market to secure a first sale. This achievement would provide the case for a more substantial investment to scale up to a sustainable business. A CEO is therefore required to win the first investment, ensure that all commercial aspects of the business model and company structure are dealt with, and a second round of expansion funding is secured. Examples of specific tasks for the CEO (not in any particular order) are: * Review the existing business ambitions. * Raise investment to fund general business administration, new staff and secure a first sale * Formulate a sustainable Business Plan for expansion to an off-campus facility. * Manage sales contracts and customer contacts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40a24fb0-386a-41fd-9566-7e4930b97131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46fe5c7-e12c-4408-88b1-d3c07521f366
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 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 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

DURHAM ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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