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title: "Teesside University classifcation as Non Contracting Authority as defined in Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)"
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# Teesside University classifcation as Non Contracting Authority as defined in Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e812a36f-676d-4ca1-92ca-b4788a08cd6c

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## Summary

Teesside University is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to clarify its classification as a non-contracting authority under UK public contracts regulations. The opportunity, titled "Teesside University classification as Non Contracting Authority as defined in Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)", pertains to the higher education services industry category. The tender was published on 30th November 2019 and has a submission deadline of 1st January 2020, with the contract period starting on 2nd January 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2020. The procurement method is open, utilising the open procedure.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this procurement, suited businesses can engage with Teesside University and potentially expand their service offerings within the higher education field. The nature of the procurement invites innovative solutions and services that cater to the needs of the university while fostering growth for local providers.

## Notice

The CPV Code attached and type of contract are not relevant. The University, having taken advice from Queen's Counsel, has reviewed its governance and income as stated in previous audited financial statements and determined that it is not a 'contracting authority' for the purposes of EU public procurement regime as implemented by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). This applied from 1st August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8207db-4668-4b90-8767-1578a37afe17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2019 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8207db-4668-4b90-8767-1578a37afe17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8207db-4668-4b90-8767-1578a37afe17
  30th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=450492485
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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