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title: "(NU/1608) National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Evaluation"
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# (NU/1608) National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Evaluation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16b9cb37-bdb0-44f5-98ad-a2f1c37b087d

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## Summary

The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) project evaluation tender, initiated by Newcastle University, is currently in the tender stage. This public procurement opportunity falls under the business and management consultancy services industry, with a total value of £36,000. Located in Newcastle, United Kingdom, the tender period concludes on 20 November 2020, and the contract is expected to commence from 14 December 2020, lasting until 24 January 2024. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in business management and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on data analytics and productivity enhancement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions to help local organisations increase efficiency and develop new products. The successful contractor will play a vital role in supporting the North of Tyne Combined Authority's vision for the digital sector by unlocking the potential of data science, thus promoting business growth within the region.

## Notice

Newcastle University has received funding from the North of Tyne Investment Fund for the project: National Innovation Centre for Data - Bespoke Delivery for the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This project will make a major contribution to the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) vision for the digital sector, which is to be globally recognised for 'the application of data science and data analytics to enterprise growth and productivity across all sectors' by 2035. By leveraging the existing investment in, and proven delivery model of, the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) we will prioritise and guarantee that NTCA organisations will benefit from the opportunities that exist through unlocking the value in their own data - so enabling them to increase productivity and grow revenue by creating efficiencies and developing new products and services. The partner organisation will be expected to provide ongoing advice and guidance as appropriate to the project delivery/management team and to produce: * an evaluation framework and delivery plan * annual formative evaluation reports * a final summative evaluation report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd653c3-72f8-4ba5-9d25-9c8ab317ff23 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 24 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd653c3-72f8-4ba5-9d25-9c8ab317ff23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd653c3-72f8-4ba5-9d25-9c8ab317ff23
  4th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bb54bf0a-811e-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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