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title: "NU/1449 The Provision of Business Advice and Support to Students and Graduates"
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# NU/1449 The Provision of Business Advice and Support to Students and Graduates

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4268c2ae-ad56-4c3c-85d2-5158f0d4fe96

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NU/1449 The Provision of Business Advice and Support to Students and Graduates", initiated by Newcastle University, entails providing business advice to students and graduates. This project belongs to the miscellaneous business and business-related services sector and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed, with an end date of May 7, 2019, for submissions. The contract has been awarded, with a total value of £143,000, effective from August 1, 2019, until July 31, 2021, through an open procedure.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing consultancy and business support services, particularly those focusing on young entrepreneurs or start-ups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a favourable position to compete, as the tender encourages innovative approaches in delivering services that aid the growth of businesses founded by Newcastle University alumni. Engaging with academic institutions like Newcastle University can facilitate access to a vibrant pool of emerging talent, enhancing potential collaboration and expansion in this sector.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is for the provision of prestart, start-up, early-stage and later-stage business advice including supporting potential and actual growth orientated businesses founded by Newcastle University students and graduates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ceb29-0acc-4191-a895-5fefeb06949c |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,000 |
| 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 | TEDCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ceb29-0acc-4191-a895-5fefeb06949c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ceb29-0acc-4191-a895-5fefeb06949c
  10th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27e49a6f-dd22-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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