External relationships and engagements can take many forms, but in defined circumstances they can be considered as consultancy activity.
St George’s understands consultancy activities as key part of our knowledge exchange and technology. We are committed to supporting the development of mutually beneficial relationships and engagements with commercial, public and third sector organisations that facilitate knowledge exchange and technology transfer.
If you have a piece of work in mind, but you are not sure who to contact, please get in touch with the Enterprise and Innovation team who would be more than happy to put you in contact with a relevant Academic.
Personal St George's-managed consultancy
The Joint Research and Enterprise Services (JRES) offer a personal St George's-managed consultancy service which bring the following advantages:
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saves the company and academic time by:
- providing pricing advice
- liaising and negotiating commercial terms with the clientarranging and managing the contract
- managing the post-contractual phase, including invoicing
- processing the disbursement on consultancy income.
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minimises risk from non-payment, contractual queries and complaints
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provides professional indemnity insurance.