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title: "Digital Inclusion (Funded PHD)"
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# Digital Inclusion (Funded PHD)

Buyer: YOUR HOMES NEWCASTLE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec50f4bd-46b8-48d7-8ed7-17dc9d93027f

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## Summary

Your Homes Newcastle Ltd has completed a procurement process for a funded PhD on Digital Inclusion, valued at £30,000. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of tenants' digital inclusion needs and assess the effectiveness of existing solutions. The contract was awarded to Northumbria University following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The project period commenced on 1 September 2015 and concludes on 31 August 2018, with the procurement process having taken place primarily in the North East of England within the education and training services sector.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and digital inclusion initiatives to expand their reach. Companies equipped to engage with academia or those focused on training and development in digital literacy would be particularly well-suited to capitalise on similar future opportunities within the public sector. Engaging partners in higher education or developing innovative solutions can enhance competitiveness in subsequent procurement processes.

## Notice

Funded PhD on Digital Inclusion. Approved so that the member of staff can develop a higher-level understanding of our tenants digital inclusion needs and, the effectiveness of our solutions and initiatives. Negotiated direct with the most local University who could provide the specific course. Additional information: Contract negotiated direct with Northumbria University as this is the closest University that could provide the PHD course most suited to our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab12a31-5f6e-4bc7-be34-56a5f54436f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | YOUR HOMES NEWCASTLE LTD |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7LX |
| 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 | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab12a31-5f6e-4bc7-be34-56a5f54436f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab12a31-5f6e-4bc7-be34-56a5f54436f3
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/login
  NEPO Pro-Contract procurement web-portal

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