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title: "NU/1246-11 AGRI-INNOVATIONS Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation"
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# NU/1246-11 AGRI-INNOVATIONS Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def12db9-c314-41bf-a7f3-f53d2485fc20

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NU/1246-11 AGRI-INNOVATIONS" involves Newcastle University, with a focus on harnessing university research for commercialisation in the agri-food sector. This project, classified under Financial consultancy services, aims to provide R&D capability for local to global markets. The awarded contract, valued at £28,400, commenced on 13th October 2018 and will conclude on 28th February 2019. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 10th August 2018, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and those looking to innovate within the agri-tech sector. Companies that can provide management skills to establish spin-out ventures or possess expertise in agricultural diagnostics and analytical technology would be well positioned to compete. Engaging with this project could allow businesses to tap into Newcastle University's extensive networks and collaborations within agri-innovation, potentially leading to sustainable growth and expansion in this evolving market.

## Notice

Agri-Innovations is a proposed spin-out from Newcastle University focusing on providing R&D capability and services for the whole agri-food value chain and commercialising diagnostic and analytical technologies. Agri-Innovations will serve local, national and global markets, and is a response to the rapidly growing reliance of the agri-food sector on advanced technologies to deliver profitable and sustainable production. Agri-Innovations capitalises on the extensive combined experience of established and newly appointed staff to Newcastle University and underpinned by a range of diagnostics and analytical technology platforms for crops and livestock. Commercial potential is also underpinned by the University's involvement (with PS1.25 million external investment) in two of the national Agri-tech Centres, (Centre for Crop Health and Protection and the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock), our joint Institute in Agri-food and Innovation (IAFRI) with Fera Science Limited, our partnership within the N8 Universities AgriFood Resilience programme and an extensive portfolio of industry funding and networks with agri-chem, farming and agri-innovation companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bc0f6e-73f3-4943-8969-233f1b106afb |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,400 |
| 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 | IVO ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bc0f6e-73f3-4943-8969-233f1b106afb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bc0f6e-73f3-4943-8969-233f1b106afb
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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