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title: "(NU/1745) General Business Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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# (NU/1745) General Business Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb49ff23-e8a7-47d3-b725-b9a8b0882dc3

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for General Business Consultancy Services, with the tender (ID: NCL001-DN600846-04542710) currently in the active stage. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly covering business services such as consulting, marketing, and financial analysis. The tender period ends on 11 April 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 21 April 2022 and will last until 11 April 2027. The estimated value of this opportunity is £15 million, and services will primarily be delivered within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those focused on financial services, business management, international recruitment, and related advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DPS aims to create a competitive route for various service providers. Companies that excel in strategic analysis, project outcome reviews, and marketing would be particularly well-suited to compete for the lots available, which encompass a diverse range of consultancy services to support Newcastle University's objectives.

## Notice

The university requires the services of consultancies and services providers from to time to time for a range of financial and business services. These may include analysis of financial products, for example for a DBFO consideration; reviews of business cases; reviews of project outcomes; international in-country student recruitment services; marketing; business advice and support to students; etc. The requirements can be varied in both length, value and the type of support or assistance required. In recognition of this diverse and varied requirement the University is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to establish a competitive route to obtain these services as and when required. The DPS will consist of 4 lots covering the anticipated range of services. There will be 4 Lots on this DPS: 1. Business 2. Finance 3. International 4. Business advice to students and graduates This DPS opportunity can be accessed by registering (or logging in if you already have an account) at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f00bf000-9e9f-ec11-8112-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2ff245-ebd7-48a6-a916-f988be629ce2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2022 - 11 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66519600 - Actuarial services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2ff245-ebd7-48a6-a916-f988be629ce2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2ff245-ebd7-48a6-a916-f988be629ce2
  10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f00bf000-9e9f-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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