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NU/1619 - Business surveys for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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26 Feb 2021 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has initiated a tender titled "NU/1619 - Business surveys for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)." This project falls under the research consultancy services industry and is based in the North East of England. Currently, the procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 26th February 2021. The contract has a total value of £106,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2021, concluding on 31st July 2021. The initial tender period for submissions ended on 17th December 2020, utilising an open procurement method based on an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business operations, particularly those with expertise in conducting market research and surveys. Companies that specialise in business resilience, planning, and rural enterprise solutions will find this project especially relevant, as it aims to gather insights from businesses within specific regions in the UK, thereby driving growth in innovation and knowledge exchange in rural areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NU/1619 - Business surveys for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)

Notice Description

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) is an exciting new research, innovation and knowledge exchange initiative funded by Research England and founding University Partners, with in-kind support from many public, business and third sector organisations. NICRE is committed to informing policy, and improving existing practice, in tackling society's grand challenges by fostering the innovation and resilience of rural enterprise and unlocking the potential in rural areas across the UK. NICRE is a multi-centre initiative. NICRE has a requirement to conduct a telephone survey of businesses operating in three specific regions in the UK (the West-Midlands, South-West and North-East). The survey will focus on aspects of business resilience and planning for both internal and external threats. Interviews will last around 15 minutes and should be conducted with a member of the senior management team of each organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2ca5589-b6d0-444c-992b-9b86fd92f94a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5779605-9f90-4f1d-bef7-aaef10e4dacc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 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
Helen Gayton
Contact Email
helen.gayton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086220

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

OMB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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