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title: "(NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research"
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# (NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97483e0-0712-4485-a418-778e43bb5dd0

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## Summary

Newcastle University has initiated a tender titled "(NU1433-17) SmartBioFilm Ltd: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective or restricted procedure, with the contract valued at £30,000. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2020, while the contract period commenced on 18th January 2021 and runs until 27th January 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the field of commercialisation of innovative technologies developed at universities. Companies with expertise in business consultancy, particularly those skilled in developing commercialisation strategies and securing investment, would be well-positioned to participate. The awarded contract to IVO Associates highlights the potential for firms that can create viable business plans and pitch effectively to investors in the research and development sector.

## Notice

Scientists from Durham University have invented a novel device that will both detect and destroy bacterial biofilms. They have developed an electrochemical platform for detection and destruction of bacterial biofilms. This drug-free, battery-free approach is low cost and can be mass-produced. The proof of concept has been demonstrated for this device and work is underway to optimise the technology for different sectors, in particular wound dressings. An executive is now needed to drive the technology towards commercialisation, developing the commercialisation strategy and business plan and securing investment in the proposition and leading to licensing of the technology to manufactures in relevant sectors. The Executive will be expected drive the SmartBioFilm technology towards commercialisation and will address business matters relating to it including: (1) produce a viable commercial plan (business plan, cost and timeplan) and roadmap for the development of a product portfolio based on the current IP; (2) prepare presentation and pitch materials in accordance with the business plan and present to potential investors to enable securing of investment funding. (3) lead on setting up fully spun out company with relevant legal agreements in place. (4) Build a pipeline of commercial R&D contracts by engaging with large corporates and established businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd46265c-ef81-4bfe-834d-dbb3410505a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 17 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,600 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IVO ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd46265c-ef81-4bfe-834d-dbb3410505a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd46265c-ef81-4bfe-834d-dbb3410505a1
  22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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