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title: "(NU/1433-11) GlycoScore: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation"
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# (NU/1433-11) GlycoScore: 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-b5fd17-7607808c-b705-4434-a6ac-a18545694d40

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University revolves around the project titled "(NU/1433-11) GlycoScore: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation." This tender falls within the business and management consultancy services category and is located in Newcastle, England. The procurement method utilized is classified as 'Other,' and the current stage is 'Award,' following the completion of the tender period on 15 May 2020. The awarded contract is valued at £30,000 and runs from 26 June 2020 to 30 October 2020. Key contact for this opportunity is Natalie Morton, reachable at +44 1912086396 or via email at natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy, particularly those with experience in developing business plans and managing spin-out companies. Businesses that can provide expertise in securing venture capital funding and have experience in the healthcare or diagnostics industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could provide a valuable entry point for SMEs to establish partnerships with a reputable educational institution and contribute to the advancement of innovative diagnostic solutions for prostate cancer.

## Notice

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. It develops slowly and can go undetected for many years. It has been estimated that the annual economic burden of the disease in the UK exceeds PS269 million. This cost is expected to increase due to the rising prevalence of the disease, attributed to an ageing population. Current diagnosis relies on a combination of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing (which has low specificity and no prognostic value), and tissue biopsies (which are expensive, can be painful and only provide a snapshot of the tumour). A major problem is the difficulty distinguishing indolent benign (benign prostate hyperplasia (BHP)) and aggressive tumours. This leads to over-diagnosis, resulting in unnecessary biopsies, but also means some aggressive cancers are missed. The Newcastle University team have developed a simple in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) that looks for 3 protein biomarkers. This diagnostic test 'GlycoScore' is based on a simple protein detection method (ELISA), using patient blood, which is widely used in clinics across the world, increasing the chances of adoption. Importantly, we have demonstrated that our diagnostic is superior to the current PSA blood test. Analysis comparing benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer showed the GlycoScore had a positive predictive value (PPV) of 93%, whereas PSA had a PPV of 68%. The team has strong links with clinicians and patient groups and has been working with these stakeholders to better understand the current care pathway and how GlycoScore could be best implemented in a clinical environment. The initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Produce a viable 5 year business plan; (2) Obtain university approval for the venture; (3) a. Act for the company in the spin-out legal process and address all company formation matters; b. Obtain founder academics' and Newcastle University (including the Head of Company Creation) approval for appointment as CEO. c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for ERDF or Research England reporting requirements; (4) Secure (venture capital and other) funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeefdc36-2085-400e-87c9-5aeeb079c478 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MR ALLAN BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeefdc36-2085-400e-87c9-5aeeb079c478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeefdc36-2085-400e-87c9-5aeeb079c478
  26th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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