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title: "(NU/1433-42) ReJI: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039961"
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# (NU/1433-42) ReJI: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039961

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of business consultancy services to assist in the commercialisation of university research, titled "(NU/1433-42) ReJI", was awarded to Newcastle University on 22nd December 2022. The procurement stage was marked as completed, with a selective procurement method and main procurement category of services. The contracting authority, Newcastle University, located in Newcastle (UKC), chose the supplier through a restricted procedure. The deadline and evaluation criteria included the ability to meet programme requirements, job description quality, and price considerations.

This tender opportunity, awarded to Newcastle University, presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the field of business and management consultancy. Companies with expertise in market assessment, business planning, legal processes, funding acquisition, and university collaboration would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With active participation from both local and international businesses, the contract offers a chance for innovative ventures to contribute to the advancement of 3D bioprinting and related industries.

## Notice

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting utilises printing techniques to combine cells, growth media and/or biomaterials to produce 3D bio-tissues, with the aim of imitating natural tissue characteristics. Fields in which 3D bioprinting could be used include tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug toxicology screening, clinical transplantation, high-throughput assays, and cancer research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Phase 1 - Provide a market assessment/evaluation and present a recommendation for launch and go-to-market strategy for company (2) Produce a viable 5 year business plan; (3) Obtain university approval for the venture; (4) a. Act for the company in the spin-out legal process and address all company formation matters; b. Obtain founder academics and Newcastle University (including the Head of Company Creation) approval for appointment as CEO. c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for Research England reporting requirements; (5) Secure (venture capital and other) funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001883-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | DURHAM UNIVERSITY; EUROPEAN UNION; NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE; TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BATH ON BEHALF OF THE SETSQUARED; UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001883-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://Sunderland.ac.uk
- https://northumbria.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:528050-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.bath.ac.uk/
- https://www.durham.ac.uk
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk
- https://www.tees.ac.uk/

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