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title: "(NU/1589-8) Strategic Corporate Policy Engagement: Driving our Research Impact on Policymaking"
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# (NU/1589-8) Strategic Corporate Policy Engagement: Driving our Research Impact on Policymaking

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf9b1273-78d9-4d14-9734-77e9bf8e1e5a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking a contractor for the project titled "(NU/1589-8) Strategic Corporate Policy Engagement: Driving our Research Impact on Policymaking." This contract falls within the business services industry, specifically in marketing and consulting. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £64,000, and is slated to commence on 1st March 2021, concluding on 31st December 2021. The tender closed on 15th February 2021, and eligible suppliers for this opportunity were drawn from Lot 3 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in marketing management consultancy services, policy analysis, and strategic communications. Given Newcastle University's objective to enhance its impact on policymaking and the importance of research-based engagement in governmental processes, businesses with expertise in public affairs, legislative tracking, and stakeholder management would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on raising the university's profile among policymakers and opinion formers in the North of England further emphasizes the demand for innovative strategies and impactful communications, which can drive growth for suitable suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

We are seeking support to develop our high-level strategic corporate/public affairs activity over a 10-month period, from March 2021 to December 2021 in the first instance. The core objective of this activity is to position Newcastle University as the government's go-to university in the North of England for research and evidenced-based policy expertise. Policy engagement is a key priority for Newcastle University; raising its profile amongst parliamentarians, policy-makers, think-tanks and opinion formers in order to position both the institution and our academics as leaders in research which can influence and impact government policy development in areas of critical importance for the UK. This work will promote and enhance the University's reputation as a critical contributor to the post-Covid economic, social and cultural success of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East region, at national as well as local level. This public affairs activity will also track policy and legislative announcements to help position Newcastle University at the heart of the debate, and make recommendations as to how to keep MPs and Peers informed about the work of the University. This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 3 suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c66bea-7b0b-4008-8093-f01faa8aadb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c66bea-7b0b-4008-8093-f01faa8aadb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c66bea-7b0b-4008-8093-f01faa8aadb1
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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