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title: "(NU/1246) Commercialisation of University Research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin out company creation"
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# (NU/1246) Commercialisation of University Research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin out company creation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f230d48-a317-4e07-8e19-4467487b4311

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## Summary

Newcastle University has initiated a tender process titled "(NU/1246) Commercialisation of University Research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin out company creation". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general management consultancy services, with additional classifications in financial and marketing management consultancy services. The tender is currently active, with a procurement method described as selective (restricted procedure), and the tender period is set to close on 21 February 2017. The anticipated contract will commence on 1 March 2017 and will continue until 30 September 2019. The associated budget ranges between £40,000 and £50,000 and the services will be delivered primarily within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in management, finance, and marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary management skills and demonstrate strong experience in supporting spin-out company formation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Newcastle University in this initiative could enable participating firms to expand their portfolios and establish valuable connections within the academic and business sectors.

## Notice

Durham and Newcastle Universities will engage suitably qualified and experienced executives through the DPS as and when required over the DPS period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ed49fd-c5fb-483f-a751-de07a7b8cc22 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2017 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ed49fd-c5fb-483f-a751-de07a7b8cc22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ed49fd-c5fb-483f-a751-de07a7b8cc22
  20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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