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GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE

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28 Aug 2024 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University Newcastle has recently awarded a contract titled "GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement" to the University of the West of England. This initiative falls under the category of Market research services (CPV: 79310000) and aims to support the AHRC Creative Communities programme by reviewing cross-council UKRI Public Engagement activities. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period starting from 10 May 2024 and concluding on 6 December 2026, based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £85,000, followed an open procedure and was especially noted as being suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The initial tender activity began in April 2024 with critical deadlines, including an end date for tender period on 9 May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses by engaging in a government-backed research initiative aimed at addressing regional inequality and fostering community development through culture. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would be businesses with strengths in market research, particularly those capable of leveraging innovative methods to measure public engagement and impact. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in public engagement, cultural research, and partnership building are highly recommended to consider this avenue for growth. This project aligns with efforts to enhance the UK’s creative sector and provides a platform for contributing to impactful social research and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement

Notice Description

The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme is a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) investment that aims to capture new understanding of how culture can address regional inequality and help level up the UK. We are working with academic, third and private sector partners to identify and profile examples of good practice and innovations in partnership working and to explore the potential for AHRC research to help build creative communities of the future across all nations of the UK. Northumbria University are working with UKRI Public Engagement (PE) team to conduct a rapid review of cross-council UKRI Public Engagement activities since 2020. The aim of this review will be to capture data regarding the resource, reach and scale of work to date, and to map current and future opportunity areas as well as identifying areas of best practice. The tender activity is anticipated to begin in April 2024 and last for up to 7 months. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6af55680-a5d7-4c2a-a704-7cc63e2ea13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963157ee-e07b-4e43-a24b-ee2b1b850eb6
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2024 - 6 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Terri Hudson
Contact Email
terri.hudson@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07548775792

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE2 1XE
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

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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