---
title: "(NU/1620) RFQ for the Provision of Skills Development Services to Newcastle University Policy Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-01-13"
---

# (NU/1620) RFQ for the Provision of Skills Development Services to Newcastle University Policy Academy

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to enhance the skills of its early to mid-career researchers, teaching staff, and Professional Services staff through an initiative titled "(NU/1620) RFQ for the Provision of Skills Development Services to Newcastle University Policy Academy". This project falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, specifically focusing on training services. The procurement method used is open, and it has recently reached the award stage, with the contract being officially awarded on 11th January 2021, effective from that date through to 12th January 2022. The total value of the contract is £27,600, and the training sessions will be based in Newcastle, in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in educational or training services, particularly those that specialise in skills development and policy influence. Companies capable of delivering tailored training programmes and workshops that focus on nurturing professionals within academic settings would be particularly well-suited to compete. By collaborating with Newcastle University, businesses have the potential to expand their portfolios and strengthen networks within the education sector, ultimately fostering growth through expert training delivery.

## Notice

Newcastle University launched its Policy Academy in October 2016. The Policy Academy Fellows Programme is a skills development course delivered with support from academic colleagues and external specialists who have experience in working in the policy arena or who have successfully developed effective relationships with policy makers. The programme is targeted at early to mid-career researchers, teaching staff and Professional Services (PS) staff from across the University who are keen to develop their own toolkits on how their work in the University might inform policy. This RFQ is for the appointment of a Contractor who will provide: a) Development and delivery of 2 day's training on the programme: * Introduction to the Policy Environment * Writing to Influence Policy and Media Relations b) Delivery of a suite of one day Workshops/Masterclasses c) Optional further 2 days of assistance of skills development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1996f78-3ac1-4fbc-8d8f-ad26e6d6484f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 12 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,600 |
| 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 | QUORUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1996f78-3ac1-4fbc-8d8f-ad26e6d6484f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1996f78-3ac1-4fbc-8d8f-ad26e6d6484f
  13th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39e19c6e-dc33-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b748a6-a667-4fd2-971c-4bec7dee090b.json.