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title: "Research Posts - Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Academic Lead - Durham University"
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# Research Posts - Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Academic Lead - Durham University

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6c93230-28f4-4fa4-b010-cd68e7e63328

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Research Posts - Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Academic Lead" tender, led by Durham County Council, falls under the services category. Durham County Council has initiated this tender in collaboration with Durham University, aiming to develop research capability within the council. The tender has a value of £110,000 GBP and is at the award stage. The contract period starts on 1st July 2023 and ends on 31st March 2025, providing opportunities for businesses to engage in research and development services.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the tender's focus on enhancing research capabilities. The deadline for tender submission is 30th June 2023, with contracts being awarded to successful suppliers, such as Durham University. Businesses seeking to collaborate with public organisations in the research field should consider participating in this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to the development of research culture within Durham County Council.

## Notice

Durham County Council (DCC) has been granted funding from the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) North and North Cumbria for 9 months for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (1WTE) and an Academic Lead (0.1WTE), both posts are to be hosted by Durham University (DU). The funding is to enable continued development of research capability within DCC, implementing learning from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding and previous CRN contingency funding. These projects have increased understanding of priorities to facilitate a culture of research in DCC, and to grow collaboration with (DU) and the dedicated capacity is now required to implement change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb4de62-ffe8-4198-88bf-4b6e740e9150 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb4de62-ffe8-4198-88bf-4b6e740e9150
- 21 Jun 2023 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51727c56-77ef-4bcc-ae35-c0674321b5ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb4de62-ffe8-4198-88bf-4b6e740e9150
  21st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51727c56-77ef-4bcc-ae35-c0674321b5ba
  21st June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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