(NU/1433-36) IndigoDX Ltd: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Newcastle University

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30 Sep 2022 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the commercialisation of university research to DU Biosciences. The project involves creating a diagnostic tool for urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder to improve treatment outcomes. The procurement process was completed under a selective procurement method, with a cancelled status. The value of the contract signed on 6th September 2022 is £30,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for high-tech start-ups with experience in securing seed investment and establishing manufacturing facilities. Companies in the business and management consultancy sector may find this opportunity suitable. The University is seeking a driven executive to lead the project, build a compelling investment proposition, and establish collaborative research projects to advance the technology.

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Notice Title

(NU/1433-36) IndigoDX Ltd: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

1 in 5 adults in the UK suffer from urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder (OAB). Symptoms include urgency (a sudden compelling desire to pass urine, which cannot be deferred), increased frequency of voiding (both day and night) and urge incontinence (involuntary leakage accompanied by / immediately preceded by urgency). The Team wishes to establish a spinout company to produce a Dipstick-style test. Our discovery is currently being developed into a simple-to-use diagnostic tool used for (1) regular screening for OAB in adults, at a GP surgery, pharmacy or nursing home, and (2) to assess the effectiveness of treatments (companion diagnostic) and modifying dosing/treatments accordingly. Accurate and early diagnosis will improve treatment outcomes, eliminating the need for patients to have invasive and high-risk surgery-led second-line treatments necessary for advanced-stage disease. Currently there is no competition for a non-invasive biomarker-based test, and new product development activity appears to be very limited, suggesting an opportunity for 'first mover advantage' and to establish a standard. We require a driven executive to take this technology forward and build a compelling proposition for investment. The Executive will need to create a robust business model that is acceptable to the founders, develop and deliver pitch materials for investors and establish collaborative research projects. The executive appointed should have an appropriate background, ideally with experience of high tech starts ups, securing seed investment and establishing manufacturing facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1 in 5 adults in the UK suffer from urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder (OAB). Symptoms include urgency (a sudden compelling desire to pass urine, which cannot be deferred), increased frequency of voiding (both day and night) and urge incontinence (involuntary leakage accompanied by / immediately preceded by urgency). The Team wishes to establish a spinout company to produce a Dipstick-style test. Our discovery is currently being developed into a simple-to-use diagnostic tool used for (1) regular screening for OAB in adults, at a GP surgery, pharmacy or nursing home, and (2) to assess the effectiveness of treatments (companion diagnostic) and modifying dosing/treatments accordingly. Accurate and early diagnosis will improve treatment outcomes, eliminating the need for patients to have invasive and high-risk surgery-led second-line treatments necessary for advanced-stage disease. Currently there is no competition for a non-invasive biomarker-based test, and new product development activity appears to be very limited, suggesting an opportunity for 'first mover advantage' and to establish a standard. We require a driven executive to take this technology forward and build a compelling proposition for investment. The Executive will need to create a robust business model that is acceptable to the founders, develop and deliver pitch materials for investors and establish collaborative research projects. The executive appointed should have an appropriate background, ideally with experience of high tech starts ups, securing seed investment and establishing manufacturing facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0371b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027450-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle University
Additional Buyers

Durham University

Northumbria University Newcastle Newcastle

Teesside University

University of Bath on behalf of the SETsquared

University of Sunderland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLAVERTON DOWN, BATH
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
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

DU Biosciences

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