Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle University
Newcastle University, King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Contact
Mr Neil Addison
Telephone
+44 1912087472
Fax
+44 1912088845
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA
Reference number
DN561509
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Based in the USA the Firm will be able to employ staff who can provide a range of services that will enable us to offer an in-country liaison, advice and marketing activity to support the University’s strategies.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75100000 - Administration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for 3 years with the option of extending for 2 additional years of 1 year each. The requirement is wholly performed in the USA and is for services and personnel support comprising:
Services
1. Support all aspects of the recruitment and appointment of personnel (where required by the University);
2. Provide and manage all financial, administrative and legal responsibilities with regard to the appointment of the personnel and provide all support regarding HR including but not limited to tax compliance, 401k payments and health insurance;
3. Provide and manage all financial and administrative services, for example, procurement of materials, reimbursement of expenses and travel costs incurred by the personnel delivering the services.
Personnel Support
The firm will support where required the recruitment of personnel who will provide the university with the following:
1. Support the implementation of University strategies;
2. Coordinate a diverse portfolio of activities;
3. Undertaking specific market research;
4. Developing networks and relationships with the government, institutions and industry in the USA;
5. Act as a point of contact for staff across the University and external partners;
6. Working closely with UK organisations represented in the USA;
7. Develop the university’s partner network and conversion activities;
8. Enhancing the university’s profile, brand awareness and reputation in the USA;
9. Other support duties as required to meet the objectives of the university.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capability to provide the tender requirements / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of the proposed manager / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of the Service Level Agreement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Fees charged / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of extending the contract for 2 additional years of 1 year each.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-020294
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NU/1707
Title
NU/1707 - The Provision of International Market Research and Business Development - USA
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Newcastle University
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Telephone
+44 1912087472
Country
United Kingdom