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title: "(NU/1433-46) Teacher Success Project (TSP): The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research"
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# (NU/1433-46) Teacher Success Project (TSP): The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050ef57a-4ce9-42b8-b5d6-f22d4bb647c8

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the provision of business consultancy services for the "(NU/1433-46) Teacher Success Project (TSP)" to H2 optimal. The contract, valued at GBP 28,000, commenced on February 3, 2023, and will end on July 31, 2023. The procurement stage was a "selective" process under the "Restricted procedure", with the tender period ending on December 7, 2022. The project falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by Newcastle University is best suited for businesses with experience in educational technology markets, initial teacher education, and international education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. The initial business executive will work on finalising a business plan, obtaining investment offers, and securing university approvals for a new spin-out company. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the consultancy sector should consider leveraging this contract to enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

TSP-the Teacher Success Project-at the University of York (UoY) has developed a suite of online tools to (a) identify the most suitable teacher applicants effectively and efficiently using video and text situational judgment methodologies, and (b) build the confidence and competence of novice teachers and emerging school leaders using a 'scenario-based learning' (SBL) methodology. We are looking for an experienced and appropriate business executive to progress this opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of educational technology markets, initial teacher education, and international education markets. The initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Work with the TSP team to review and finalise draft business plan, financial plan and investor pitch deck; (2) Secure an offer/s of investment (venture capital and/or other term sheet/s); (3) Obtain university approval for the new spin-out; (4) a. Complete spin-out company initial formation; b. Obtain founder academics' and the University of York approval for appointment as CEO; c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for Research England reporting requirements; (5) Secure investment into the company and compete all required legal documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8bf6ab-2113-4f2a-9610-7424f0e2fab8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H2 OPTIMAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8bf6ab-2113-4f2a-9610-7424f0e2fab8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8bf6ab-2113-4f2a-9610-7424f0e2fab8
  10th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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