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title: "NU/1246-15 FUTURE HOMES: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation"
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# NU/1246-15 FUTURE HOMES: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614e45e0-5107-4cfd-9e2a-55c02da7a8ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to appoint a CEO for the Future Homes Alliance (FHA) to enhance its operational model. The tender is titled "NU/1246-15 FUTURE HOMES: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation" and falls under the category of financial consultancy services. The contract value is set at £30,000, and the contract period is from 18 February 2019 to 31 July 2019. The tender was completed following an open procurement process, with the tender period closing on 28 January 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in management consultancy and business development, particularly those with experience in the housing sector and not-for-profit organisations. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in securing funding and managing commercial operations will be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process not only supports the Future Homes Alliance's mission of developing better housing solutions, but can also contribute to long-term growth prospects within the growing sector of sustainable housing.

## Notice

The Future Homes Alliance (FHA), is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CiC) which was incorporated on 6th April 2018 (as a Company limited by shares) to develop better housing suitable for everyone. The shareholders are: The Elders Council, Zero Carbon Futures, Sustainable Communities Initiative, Innovation SuperNetwork, Ryder Architects and Newcastle University; chaired by Professor Rose Gilroy. FHA is looking to build on a very strong brand and sustain a robust business model for the longer term. The FHA wishes to bring in a CEO to work with partners and directors to develop and implement a clear activity business plan to ensure a self-managed entity. Working with a quadruple helix model (stakeholders: commerce, third sector, academic and municipality) to secure funding to add value to subsequent developments. The CEO will be tasked with exploring the funding community, regionally and nationally to ensure the sustainability of the FHA business model in the long-term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2eb3ff8-4dfd-4265-b94a-bc4bea3748f5 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A M MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2eb3ff8-4dfd-4265-b94a-bc4bea3748f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2eb3ff8-4dfd-4265-b94a-bc4bea3748f5
  5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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