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title: "(NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research."
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# (NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132102f1-026a-4def-b1b1-f205b5f5573a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University as the buying organisation, seeking business consultancy services under the title "(NU/1433-26) Encortec: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." This project falls under the category of Business and management consultancy services, specifically situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective process, and the tender period has concluded, with key dates including the contract start date of 20 December 2021 and an end date of 30 April 2022. The total contract value is £25,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy, particularly those with expertise in commercialising technological innovations. Companies that have a background in developing strategic business plans or marketing strategies would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, as the buying organisation is looking to collaborate with external experts to bridge the gap between technical skills and commercial experience.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6f9479-f8cd-4de8-bfff-a1877bd7cadb |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | KILLEN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6f9479-f8cd-4de8-bfff-a1877bd7cadb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6f9479-f8cd-4de8-bfff-a1877bd7cadb
  22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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