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title: "Service-Other Miscellaneous"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0614b08c-ae18-473c-b5be-99c1ea9ab829"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# Service-Other Miscellaneous

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0614b08c-ae18-473c-b5be-99c1ea9ab829

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is looking to procure financial background checking services, classified under miscellaneous services. This procurement, which was initiated through a direct method involving a single tender action, has completed its tender period, which ended on 4th August 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000, is set to commence on 5th August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2022. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract recently published on 24th September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services or commercial auditing to engage with a reputable educational institution. Potential contenders should be adept at providing thorough background verification services and may be well-suited to serve both public and private sector clients. With an active contract providing ample time for service delivery, businesses that align with Newcastle University's needs will have the chance to expand their reach and enhance their portfolio through this engagement.

## Notice

Supply of financial background checking services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e2b15ec-39c4-4e51-9a7c-f495a183e7e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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-UPON-TYNE |
| 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 | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e2b15ec-39c4-4e51-9a7c-f495a183e7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e2b15ec-39c4-4e51-9a7c-f495a183e7e4
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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