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title: "NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA"
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# NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ec6b37-ca7c-4c46-a6d6-549350165257

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## Summary

The Newcastle University has awarded a contract for "NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA" to Foothold America Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the USA. The contract value is GBP 80,000 and has a contract period starting from 12th January 2023 to 10th January 2024. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without a call for competition. The contract involves providing a range of services to support the University's strategies in the USA.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in miscellaneous business and business-related services, particularly those experienced in administering services for educational institutions. Companies looking to expand their operations in the USA through academic partnerships, government relations, and student exchange programs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has already been completed, and the awarded contract offers a chance for successful bidders to enhance their global market presence and contribute to Newcastle University's international engagement goals.

## Notice

The USA is a top priority region for engagement for Newcastle University. International student recruitment is a high priority and we wish to enhance our capacity to engage with students interested in studying in the UK and to build the profile and the brand of the University across the US. In addition, the University wishes to broaden the range of its activities in the USA, including the development of academic partnerships with high quality HEIs, development of relations with government, NGO and corporate organisations, exchange and placement of students and staff for studies, work, and other forms of experiential learning. Based in the USA the Firm will be able to employ staff who can provide a range of services that will enable us to offer an in-country liaison, advice and marketing activity to support the University's strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89941138-52dc-42e9-91f6-57d09ce05529 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTHOLD AMERICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89941138-52dc-42e9-91f6-57d09ce05529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89941138-52dc-42e9-91f6-57d09ce05529
  12th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9740794a-d600-ec11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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