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title: "(NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services"
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# (NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32e27030-bbea-4c1b-80fd-c303e06cde25

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking a contractor through an open procurement process for the provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services, associated with administrative services for business operations and educational administration. The tender, initiated on 14th November 2018, has a total estimated value of £1,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,250,000. The tender period ended on 2nd July 2018, and the contract commenced on 13th October 2018, lasting until 11th October 2021. The service will be primarily delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom and requires firms capable of operating in the Peoples Republic of China.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in market research, business development, and educational services, particularly those with experience in international markets and a presence in China. Smaller enterprises with the necessary expertise are encouraged to compete, as the contract is partly aimed at fostering participation from SMEs. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in supporting Newcastle University's strategies through in-country liaison and marketing, enabling growth and expansion in global markets.

## Notice

This tender is for a single Firm who will be based in and able to operate in the Peoples Republic of China. The successful Firm will be able to employ staff who can offer in-country liaison, advice and marketing activities to support university strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09aecd0-b5f5-4781-ac5f-c9a8f20941f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2018 - 11 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL CHINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2018 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09aecd0-b5f5-4781-ac5f-c9a8f20941f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09aecd0-b5f5-4781-ac5f-c9a8f20941f4
  14th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9cc80c8-fd64-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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