---
title: "(NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-05-31"
---

# (NU/1349) The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66.json)

## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the provision of international market research and business development services, aimed at supporting its strategies in the People's Republic of China. This procurement falls under the category of administrative services for business operations and is currently at the tender stage. The tender was published on 31 May 2018 and has a deadline for submissions set for 2 July 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £1,250,000, with a minimum threshold of £1,000,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2018 and conclude on 30 September 2021, with delivery required in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in market research and business development, particularly those with capabilities in international operations and a presence in China. Businesses that align with the contract's requirements may include SMEs with expertise in administrative educational services and cultural liaison, as well as firms that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Chinese market. Competing for this tender could not only enhance an organisation's portfolio but also provide a gateway to further opportunities in both educational and administrative sectors globally.

## Notice

Based in and able to operate in the Peoples Republic of China the successful firm will be able to employ staff who can offer in-country liaison, advice and marketing activities to support the strategies of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fe41f1-27ef-4d47-b082-2b98b2b1538a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fe41f1-27ef-4d47-b082-2b98b2b1538a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fe41f1-27ef-4d47-b082-2b98b2b1538a
  31st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9cc80c8-fd64-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8ec971-0636-4118-b659-aa0b59962f66.json.