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title: "(NU/1608) National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Evaluation"
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# (NU/1608) National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Evaluation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d56f5ea9-f970-4021-9b36-f0895bb25ff3

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## Summary

Newcastle University has recently completed a public procurement process for the project titled “(NU/1608) National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Evaluation.” This tender, classified under Business and management consultancy services, was initiated to enhance the digital sector's productivity across the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). The procurement method was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 20th November 2020. The contract will run from 15th December 2020 to 31st January 2024, with a total contract value of £36,000, having a minimum value of £29,100.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation consultancy and business management services. Companies that provide expertise in data science, analytics, and project evaluation are particularly well-suited for this procurement, as they can contribute directly to NTCA's vision of leveraging data for enterprise growth. Engaging with the project can facilitate business expansion and the development of new service offerings, capitalising on the emerging demand for data-driven solutions across various sectors.

## Notice

Newcastle University has received funding from the North of Tyne Investment Fund for the project: National Innovation Centre for Data - Bespoke Delivery for the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This project will make a major contribution to the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) vision for the digital sector, which is to be globally recognised for 'the application of data science and data analytics to enterprise growth and productivity across all sectors' by 2035. By leveraging the existing investment in, and proven delivery model of, the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) we will prioritise and guarantee that NTCA organisations will benefit from the opportunities that exist through unlocking the value in their own data - so enabling them to increase productivity and grow revenue by creating efficiencies and developing new products and services. The partner organisation will be expected to provide ongoing advice and guidance as appropriate to the project delivery/management team and to produce: * an evaluation framework and delivery plan * annual formative evaluation reports * a final summative evaluation report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8890931-38d0-4375-8e41-3f263625a9ad |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,100 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8890931-38d0-4375-8e41-3f263625a9ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8890931-38d0-4375-8e41-3f263625a9ad
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bb54bf0a-811e-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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