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title: "(NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making"
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# (NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb3c2299-2381-490c-94c5-161e24039027

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU/1545) - Communicating the impact of our research activity for policy-making," initiated by Newcastle University, is focused on providing communication and public affairs services within the IT services and research consultancy sectors. This process is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £76,800, and is set to commence on 2nd March 2020, running until 1st March 2021. The tender's deadline for submission was 17th January 2020, and the contract delivery location is in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in communication strategies, public affairs, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess experience in engaging with policymakers and developing communications campaigns are particularly well-suited to compete. By winning this contract, businesses could enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector, aligning their services with the priorities of a prominent academic institution like Newcastle University.

## Notice

The scope of the work is to provide the following as detailed in the ITT document: * To advise and deliver a high-level public affairs and communications campaign to upscale and improve ways in which the University communicates effectively with policymakers, improve existing and develop new dialogues with policymakers, and more widely demonstrate how research at the University shapes evidence-based policymaking * Undertake an independent assessment of the research and policy impact Newcastle University makes to the city of Newcastle and wider UK, highlighting the role the University plays in shaping and delivering benefits for society, with a view to improving our research activity - and subsequent communication of said research - to support future evidence-based policy-making * Identify opportunities within, but not limited to, Westminster to raise awareness of our key research projects and make proposals for the University's attendance at key political events, providing support with briefing materials, event logistics and media relations * Development and support in developing a suite of print and digital materials to communicate and engage with relevant stakeholders to deliver on the aforementioned objectives, providing not only information and case studies, but signposts and gateways for further policy engagement and development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b61c20-3ccb-452f-a1e1-3667d944b2c1 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,800 |
| 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 | WA COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2020 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b61c20-3ccb-452f-a1e1-3667d944b2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b61c20-3ccb-452f-a1e1-3667d944b2c1
  25th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=082f6688-c020-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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