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title: "NU/1613 - The Provision of Consultancy for Policy Advisor(s) for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)"
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# NU/1613 - The Provision of Consultancy for Policy Advisor(s) for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f104920d-525b-45e0-967c-80f089544c45

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking consultants for policy advisory services through an open tender titled "NU/1613 - The Provision of Consultancy for Policy Advisor(s) for National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)". The process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 2nd June 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3rd June 2021 and extend until 3rd June 2022. This project falls under the category of research consultancy services and has a total value of £60,000, specifically targeting the region of North East England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research consultancy, especially those with expertise in rural economic development and innovation. Businesses that can contribute to enhancing policy around rural enterprises and have a proven track record in relevant research or consultancy services would be well-suited to participate. The involvement of Newcastle University and its focus on collaborative engagement across the UK enhances the potential for impactful projects that can significantly influence rural enterprise practices.

## Notice

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) is an exciting new research, innovation and knowledge exchange initiative funded by Research England and founding University Partners, with in-kind support from many public, business and third sector organisations. NICRE is committed to informing policy, and improving existing practice, in tackling society's grand challenges by fostering the innovation and resilience of rural enterprise and unlocking the potential in rural areas across the UK. Our initial programmes of work will focus substantially on England, though we will be working to extend engagement with Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish researchers, as well as associated governments and rural communities, with the aim to extend the lifetime of NICRE to become active, accessible and influential across the UK. Led by Professor Jeremy Phillipson from Newcastle University's Centre for Rural Economy and Matthew Gorton from the Business School, NICRE is a three-year integrated research, innovation and knowledge-exchange initiative designed in collaboration with the Enterprise Research Centre at Warwick Business School, and Countryside and Community Research Institute at the University of Gloucestershire and Royal Agricultural University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e633f-fe1b-41d5-b334-5d79f650971a |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 UPON TYNE |
| 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 | LIVE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e633f-fe1b-41d5-b334-5d79f650971a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e633f-fe1b-41d5-b334-5d79f650971a
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ec78eaa-7770-eb11-8108-005056b64545
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