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Local Innovation Partnership Fund

SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE

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24 Oct 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Local Innovation Partnership Fund". This project aims to enhance evidence gathering methods for cluster identification, focusing on employment data, enterprise growth, and funding links. The direct procurement was carried out under the "Below threshold - without competition" approach, and the contract was awarded on 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £25,000 net of VAT, runs from 6th October 2025 to 5th December 2025. The services fall under the Research and Development category and are to be delivered in the Cardiff area.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in research and development services, particularly those specialising in consultancy related to economic growth analysis. With the project focusing on innovative evidence-gathering techniques, businesses involved in data analysis and economic consultancy stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises, like Etic Lab LLP, can particularly leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and increase their footprint in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Local Innovation Partnership Fund

Notice Description

Deliver the most accurate and up to date evidence gathering method for cluster identification, including: employment data, enterprise growth, GVA growth and links to external funding awards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d341
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068137-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE
Contact Name
Owen Wilce
Contact Email
owen.wilce@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SPARK, MAINDY ROAD, CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETIC LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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