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title: "(NU/1555) Mapping of the Creative Industries"
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# (NU/1555) Mapping of the Creative Industries

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a289eacc-ffbb-47ae-8ebb-7bb07829a0ad

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU/1555) Mapping of the Creative Industries" is initiated by Newcastle University, focusing on the creative industries within the North of Tyne Combined Authority area. This process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender period concluded on 10th January 2020, and the contract is scheduled to run from 20th January 2020 until 31st March 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broader participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic research and mapping services, to engage in a significant project that profiles the creative sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive data analysis, geographical mapping, and detailed industry insights would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This mapping exercise not only aids in understanding local market dynamics but also identifies growth opportunities within the creative industries, making it a valuable project for those looking to expand their footprint in this sector.

## Notice

Conduct a detailed mapping of the creative industries in the North of Tyne Combined Authority area with a view to providing an accurate profile of the sector focusing particularly on scale and composition (including business numbers, size, type, sub-sector, GVA, growth profile, skill levels, diversity, geographic location and location of principal client base). A geographic map of the sector should be provided as part of the report. Please note, all data should be provided so it can be disaggregated into specific geographic areas i.e. Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside. Identify opportunities, challenges and issues faced by: large-scale businesses, SMEs; and freelancers. The sample should be statistically meaningful and representative both by sector shape and geography. This should be supplemented by in-depth details of particular sectors/sub-sectors identified as distinctive for the North of Tyne Combined Authority or potential areas for growth or policy influence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a50e1d4-b311-4c5f-8c75-e3e224aa09fd |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,622 |
| 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 | ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a50e1d4-b311-4c5f-8c75-e3e224aa09fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a50e1d4-b311-4c5f-8c75-e3e224aa09fd
  17th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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