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(NU/1433-47) Kargenera: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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06 Feb 2023 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract worth £30,000 to Lifescience Advisors Limited for the provision of business consultancy services. This tender, titled "(NU/1433-47) Kargenera: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research," falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The contract period starts on February 23, 2023, and ends on August 31, 2023. The tender period ended on December 6, 2022, and the contract was awarded on January 11, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the consultancy industry, to engage with Newcastle University and provide services to assist in the commercialization of university research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on business consultancy. Businesses interested in supporting the development and launch of spinout companies from academic research should consider engaging with Newcastle University for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1433-47) Kargenera: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

Notice Description

The University of Southampton have developed a unique DNA based therapeutic to activate NK cells against cancer. The therapeutic is delivered intramuscularly in combination with DNA encoding the potent immune stimulating cytokine IL-15. The objective is for an Executive to jointly work with the team to bring the opportunity towards and ultimately achieve launch of a new spinout company. The project description is included below: Phase 1 Opportunity Validation and Business Plan Creation - Executive leads all activity; ensures other team members support on relevant technical/ application needs inputs; if requested by Exec, UoS R&IS department will assist defining business plan requirements Phase 2 Research organisation Approval In Principle to Spinout - Executive briefed by UoS R&IS on relevant documentation, and assisted by that team to complete this and submit to first available regular bi-monthly Southampton Enterprise Board meetings; Attendance of networking conferences to accelerate commercialisation process. Phase 3 Achieve "Ready to Spin" status Phase 4 Investor willingness to complete necessary funding round;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7068d3a9-3405-4fe6-862e-820bf5857987
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841afc96-5fe3-4b07-8146-bdfabf52320f
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
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
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
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

LIFESCIENCE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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