Published date: 2 July 2019
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£50,000
Procurement reference
NCL001-DN415796-31915470
Published date
2 July 2019
Closing date
24 June 2019
Contract start date
18 July 2019
Contract end date
30 September 2019
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The UK Government announced the Strength in Places Fund in the Industrial Strategy White Paper, published in November 2017, recognising that there are large regional disparities that need to be addressed in order for there to be prosperous communities across the UK. The White Paper highlighted the important roles science, research, innovation and skills provision play in driving productivity and economic growth throughout the regions and nations of the UK. THE UKRI Strength n Places Fund therefore forms part of the activity undertaken as part of the national Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) will be contributing to the UK Government's target to reach 2.4% of GDP investment in R&D by 2027.
The White Paper recognised "There is a world class R&D an innovation across the UK, from excellent research in university departments and public research organisations to investments from leading businesses. We need to capitalise on these strengths and foster the local ecosystems that can support innovation and sustained growth."
The UKRI Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) is a new competitive funding scheme that takes a place-based approach to research and innovation funding. It will be driven by business need that can be met by existing research strengths. Funding is allocated in waves to fund collaborative bids from consortia of publicly-funded research organisations, businesses, and local leadership. Successful projects will undertake a flexible range of research and innovation interventions that will have a demonstrable impact on local economic growth.
The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) was successful in the wave 1 round of Strength In Places Fund (SIPF); one of twenty four nationally. Newcastle University, together with its Partners, are seeking to procure a consultant to support the business case development; to undertake to the standard of "HM Treasury The Green Book - Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government".
Award information
Awarded date
27 June 2019
Contract start date
1 July 2019
Contract end date
1 October 2019
Total value of contract
£19,500
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
BiGGAR Economics
Address
BiGGAR Economics
Pentlands Science Park
Bush Loan
Penicuik
Midlothian
ScotlandReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
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BiGGAR Economics
Pentlands Science Park
Bush Loan
Penicuik
Midlothian
Scotland
About the buyer
Contact name
Natalie Morton
Address
Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1912086396
Website
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