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(NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

25 Feb 2020 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "(NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making," initiated by Newcastle University, is focused on providing communication and public affairs services within the IT services and research consultancy sectors. This process is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £76,800, and is set to commence on 2nd March 2020, running until 1st March 2021. The tender's deadline for submission was 17th January 2020, and the contract delivery location is in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in communication strategies, public affairs, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess experience in engaging with policymakers and developing communications campaigns are particularly well-suited to compete. By winning this contract, businesses could enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector, aligning their services with the priorities of a prominent academic institution like Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making

Notice Description

The scope of the work is to provide the following as detailed in the ITT document: * To advise and deliver a high-level public affairs and communications campaign to upscale and improve ways in which the University communicates effectively with policymakers, improve existing and develop new dialogues with policymakers, and more widely demonstrate how research at the University shapes evidence-based policymaking * Undertake an independent assessment of the research and policy impact Newcastle University makes to the city of Newcastle and wider UK, highlighting the role the University plays in shaping and delivering benefits for society, with a view to improving our research activity - and subsequent communication of said research - to support future evidence-based policy-making * Identify opportunities within, but not limited to, Westminster to raise awareness of our key research projects and make proposals for the University's attendance at key political events, providing support with briefing materials, event logistics and media relations * Development and support in developing a suite of print and digital materials to communicate and engage with relevant stakeholders to deliver on the aforementioned objectives, providing not only information and case studies, but signposts and gateways for further policy engagement and development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb3c2299-2381-490c-94c5-161e24039027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b61c20-3ccb-452f-a1e1-3667d944b2c1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 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

WA COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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