Award

Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 11:48

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 16:44

Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is spearheading the procurement process for a project titled "Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship," aimed at boosting digital and tech companies outside London. As part of its broader Industrial Strategy, the programme seeks to drive economic growth by supporting regional digital ecosystems. The procurement process has moved through planning and tender stages and recently reached the award stage, with the North East Business and Innovation Centre identified as the supplier. The contract period is set from 23rd July 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering services related to research and development within the United Kingdom. The open procedure method ensures transparency, with 21 bids received at the final stage, highlighting strong interest from various businesses, especially SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth among businesses focused on research and development services. Companies embedded within regional ecosystems or possessing robust knowledge of the UK's tech landscape could thrive in this competitive environment. Those able to innovate and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing regional tech entrepreneurship could find new openings to collaborate, build valuable networks, and establish themselves within a growing tech sector. Consortia or partnerships are encouraged, provided they have a significant UK presence, ensuring a collaborative effort to harness regional strengths and boost investor confidence. The project promises to inject momentum into regional tech entrepreneurship, creating a strategic offering for businesses seeking to expand their reach and impact across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship

Notice Description

This programme will focus on supporting digital and tech companies outside of London and is intended to complement existing efforts across the department to drive regional economic growth. Funding is for one year only as the department develops its longer-term approach through the Industrial Strategy and 2025 Spending Review.

Planning Information

TBA if sufficient interest is declared -

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038222-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE

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