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title: "GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement"
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# GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af55680-a5d7-4c2a-a704-7cc63e2ea13b

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## Summary

Northumbria University Newcastle has recently awarded a contract titled "GB-Newcastle: Northumbria University - T23/0098 Scaling Pan-UKRI Approaches to Public Engagement" to the University of the West of England. This initiative falls under the category of Market research services (CPV: 79310000) and aims to support the AHRC Creative Communities programme by reviewing cross-council UKRI Public Engagement activities. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period starting from 10 May 2024 and concluding on 6 December 2026, based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £85,000, followed an open procedure and was especially noted as being suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The initial tender activity began in April 2024 with critical deadlines, including an end date for tender period on 9 May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses by engaging in a government-backed research initiative aimed at addressing regional inequality and fostering community development through culture. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would be businesses with strengths in market research, particularly those capable of leveraging innovative methods to measure public engagement and impact. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in public engagement, cultural research, and partnership building are highly recommended to consider this avenue for growth. This project aligns with efforts to enhance the UK’s creative sector and provides a platform for contributing to impactful social research and innovation.

## Notice

The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme is a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) investment that aims to capture new understanding of how culture can address regional inequality and help level up the UK. We are working with academic, third and private sector partners to identify and profile examples of good practice and innovations in partnership working and to explore the potential for AHRC research to help build creative communities of the future across all nations of the UK. Northumbria University are working with UKRI Public Engagement (PE) team to conduct a rapid review of cross-council UKRI Public Engagement activities since 2020. The aim of this review will be to capture data regarding the resource, reach and scale of work to date, and to map current and future opportunity areas as well as identifying areas of best practice. The tender activity is anticipated to begin in April 2024 and last for up to 7 months. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963157ee-e07b-4e43-a24b-ee2b1b850eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 6 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE2 1XE |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963157ee-e07b-4e43-a24b-ee2b1b850eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963157ee-e07b-4e43-a24b-ee2b1b850eb6
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=885539811
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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