Tender

A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)

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06 Feb 2025 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is seeking proposals for a Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study to advance the Suffolk Economic Strategy, focusing on clean energy, agri-food & drink, and ports and logistics sectors. The tender, valued at £125,000 excluding VAT, will help identify and prioritise sectoral cluster development in Suffolk. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method below the threshold. Key dates include a submission deadline of 12 noon on 10th March 2025 and a deadline for clarification questions at 5:00 PM on 21st February 2025. The contracted work is scheduled to start on 31st March 2025 and end on 31st October 2025. This opportunity is available for review in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal, with relevant contact point Julie West at Suffolk County Council.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in market and economic research, economic impact assessment, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making it ideal for diverse business participation. Winning this contract could position a business as a key player in Suffolk's long-term economic planning, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to shape the region's economic future. This engagement promises a strategic role in fostering interconnected sectoral clusters, paving the way for further commissioned projects and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The Suffolk Economic Strategy is a roadmap for delivering long-term sustainable growth across the county, leveraging Suffolk's strengths in clean energy, agri-food & drink, and ports and logistics. Overseen by the Suffolk business board, it is a sector and cluster focused strategy designed to strengthen Suffolk's existing economic strengths while enabling the development and embedding of new, interconnected clusters. The strategy emphasises economic well-being, productive, inclusive and clean growth (EPIC) as guiding principles, with technology convergence serving as a critical enabler to develop interconnected clusters. This tender seeks to advance the strategies implementation and invites proposals for a comprehensive cluster analysis and feasibility study to identify, prioritise, and provide actionable recommendations for sectoral cluster development and growth in Suffolk. This work will deliver actionable insights on strengthening existing clusters, identifying emerging opportunities, and embedding a cluster-based approach as a cornerstone of Suffolk's economic future. Following this piece of work there could be a further piece commissioned for an additional PS80,000; if it is to proceed, we would ask for a short proposal nearer the time. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS125,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon Monday 10th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17.00hrs Friday 21st February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS125,000 exclusive of VAT. Delivery Notes Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS125,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon 10th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17.00 hrs Friday 21st February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7ae2f5-01eb-44ee-b2d4-47b58ae54ccc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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