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(NU/1496-1) North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing & Independent Living (NE-CHAIN): Business Case Development

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to develop a business case for the North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing & Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) through the UKRI Strength in Places Fund initiative. The tender, classified under business services and specifically identified under CPV code 79000000, is currently in the Award stage, with the award date announced on 27 June 2019. The total value of the contract is £19,500, awarded to BiGGAR Economics. The project commenced on 1 July 2019 and is set to conclude by 1 October 2019, with the end of the tender period having been on 24 June 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis, business case development, and innovation strategies, to engage in a significant project aimed at enhancing regional productivity and economic growth. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capabilities in consultancy and local development strategies would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future calls for proposals under the Strength in Places Fund, as the initiative encourages collaborative bids from multiple stakeholders.

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Notice Title

(NU/1496-1) North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing & Independent Living (NE-CHAIN): Business Case Development

Notice Description

The UK Government announced the Strength in Places Fund in the Industrial Strategy White Paper, published in November 2017, recognising that there are large regional disparities that need to be addressed in order for there to be prosperous communities across the UK. The White Paper highlighted the important roles science, research, innovation and skills provision play in driving productivity and economic growth throughout the regions and nations of the UK. THE UKRI Strength n Places Fund therefore forms part of the activity undertaken as part of the national Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) will be contributing to the UK Government's target to reach 2.4% of GDP investment in R&D by 2027. The White Paper recognised "There is a world class R&D an innovation across the UK, from excellent research in university departments and public research organisations to investments from leading businesses. We need to capitalise on these strengths and foster the local ecosystems that can support innovation and sustained growth." The UKRI Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) is a new competitive funding scheme that takes a place-based approach to research and innovation funding. It will be driven by business need that can be met by existing research strengths. Funding is allocated in waves to fund collaborative bids from consortia of publicly-funded research organisations, businesses, and local leadership. Successful projects will undertake a flexible range of research and innovation interventions that will have a demonstrable impact on local economic growth. The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) was successful in the wave 1 round of Strength In Places Fund (SIPF); one of twenty four nationally. Newcastle University, together with its Partners, are seeking to procure a consultant to support the business case development; to undertake to the standard of "HM Treasury The Green Book - Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9770b58-fc3d-48b2-8ea6-fbecbb268c1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05aad08-0cd3-41d1-ab67-26a226e6bf1c
Current Stage
Award
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 1 Oct 2019 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
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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

BIGGAR ECONOMICS

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Notice URLs

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