Tendering with the University of Nottingham Caroline Blackman-Edney Director of Procurement

Higher Education sector Source: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/blog/Pages/what-do-universities-spend-their-money-on.aspx

Higher Education economic impact Source: https://wonkhe.com/blogs/the-impact-of-universities-on-the-uk-east-midlands-economics/

University’s economic impact

University’s economic impact 2016/17 figures  turnover = £646m (£634m costs) Staff 8500

Where does our income come from? From GROUP MAP key report 1 This shows a total of £651m (how does this compare to current end of year results/fin stats?) Shown in % as not clear what the £ values are – proportion should be about the same whatever the values though

What do we spend our money on? Actuals taken from an adaptation of plan SOCI report looking back at 16/17 This shows £662m income and £634m costs which would imply a surplus of £28m

Where do we spend our money? Grand Total 188,844,886.66

How much we spend Grand Total 188,844,886.66

University Procurement

Supplier zone

University tendering opportunities  Contracts Finder  In-Tend

University’s tendering – In-Tend supplier registration/search

University Tendering opportunities – Contracts Finder search

Selection Questionnaire – Being prepared for evaluation Supplier Selection Questionnaire: Economic & Financial Standing, Technical & Professional Ability Project Specific Questions: Combination of price/quality & technical, social value Legal frame “Public Contracts regulations 2015” Local rules “financial regulations” Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Open, Fair & Transparent Special attention: Additional criterial detailed in tender Electronic submission requirements

University partnerships/collaborations Corporate partnerships Research partnerships The Business and Local Partnerships Team support activity in three operational areas: Engagement with SMEs and local partners (such as the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership) Supporting access to collaborative R&D funding via the Innovate UK, Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme and, as required, strategic proposals. Knowledge Exchange in the Arts and Social Sciences, via the appointed Knowledge Exchange managers in each Faculty. NHS partnerships Ingenuity lab

Questions….. Caroline.blackmanedney@Nottingham.ac.uk Procurement@Nottingham.ac.uk