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(NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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22 Jan 2021 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has initiated a tender titled "(NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective or restricted procedure, with the contract valued at £30,000. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2020, while the contract period commenced on 18th January 2021 and runs until 27th January 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the field of commercialisation of innovative technologies developed at universities. Companies with expertise in business consultancy, particularly those skilled in developing commercialisation strategies and securing investment, would be well-positioned to participate. The awarded contract to IVO Associates highlights the potential for firms that can create viable business plans and pitch effectively to investors in the research and development sector.

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Notice Title

(NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

Notice Description

Scientists from Durham University have invented a novel device that will both detect and destroy bacterial biofilms. They have developed an electrochemical platform for detection and destruction of bacterial biofilms. This drug-free, battery-free approach is low cost and can be mass-produced. The proof of concept has been demonstrated for this device and work is underway to optimise the technology for different sectors, in particular wound dressings. An executive is now needed to drive the technology towards commercialisation, developing the commercialisation strategy and business plan and securing investment in the proposition and leading to licensing of the technology to manufactures in relevant sectors. The Executive will be expected drive the SmartBioFilm technology towards commercialisation and will address business matters relating to it including: (1) produce a viable commercial plan (business plan, cost and timeplan) and roadmap for the development of a product portfolio based on the current IP; (2) prepare presentation and pitch materials in accordance with the business plan and present to potential investors to enable securing of investment funding. (3) lead on setting up fully spun out company with relevant legal agreements in place. (4) Build a pipeline of commercial R&D contracts by engaging with large corporates and established businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f97483e0-0712-4485-a418-778e43bb5dd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd46265c-ef81-4bfe-834d-dbb3410505a1
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
£29,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 17 Jan 2022 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

IVO ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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