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title: "(NU/1468) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - India"
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# (NU/1468) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - India

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b842f5dd-20cf-4855-b124-fe7d871156b2

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking a supplier through an open tender process for the provision of international market research and business development services specifically targeting India. The tender, labelled (NU/1468), is aimed at a single firm that can offer in-country support for university recruitment. The deadline for tender submissions was 16th April 2019, and the awarded contract is valued at £125,700. The contract period began on 1st November 2019 and will conclude on 31st October 2022. This procurement falls under the administrative services category for business operations and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international market research and student recruitment strategies. Businesses that can provide on-the-ground liaison services in India, as well as marketing support for educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Engaging with Newcastle University can open avenues for growth in the educational services sector, particularly for firms looking to expand their footprint in international education markets.

## Notice

This tender is for a single Firm who will be based in the Republic of India. The Firm will be able to employ staff who can offer in-country liaison, advice and marketing activities to support university recruitment of students and strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d61fbc-14c3-408f-806d-4acc312150a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,700 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d61fbc-14c3-408f-806d-4acc312150a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d61fbc-14c3-408f-806d-4acc312150a4
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=68ad5a72-2f44-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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