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

2. Higher Education sector
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3. Higher Education economic impact
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4. University’s economic impact

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. How much we spend
Grand Total ,844,886.66

10. University Procurement

11. Supplier zone

12. University tendering opportunities
 Contracts Finder
 In-Tend

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

14. University Tendering opportunities – Contracts Finder search

15. 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

16. 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

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