Award

Greater Essex Innovation Framework

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Essex County Council involves the commissioning of the "Greater Essex Innovation Framework." As a substantial development strategy, this initiative focuses on enhancing the innovation landscape in the Greater Essex region by identifying strengths and weaknesses and facilitating strategic collaboration. The framework aligns with the council's broader Sector Development Strategy, aiming to attract investment and prepare for governance changes. This contract, using a limited procurement method for services involving research and development, has already reached the award stage, with METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, an SME based in London, set to deliver the project from October 2025 to April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in developing strategic innovation frameworks or providing consultancy in research and development services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fostering local leadership, enhancing productivity, or commercialising new technologies will be well-suited to similar contracts. The project aligns local priorities with national strategies, highlighting a key entry point for businesses aiming to engage with regional development initiatives in Essex and build collaborations across civic, business, and academic institutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Essex Innovation Framework

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is commissioning the development of a comprehensive Greater Essex Innovation Ecosystem Framework. This strategy will assess the current innovation landscape, identify strengths and gaps, and set out strategic priorities and actionable packages of work to support innovation across the county. This strategy will ensure the Ambitious Essex Growth Agency and partners across the Essex innovation ecosystem are well-prepared to lead on the counties strategic approach to innovation. We are a relatively immature ecosystem, we want to harness the hardworking spirit and ethos of our residents. For us innovation involves the fostering greater productivity and adoption of new technologies within existing business; the creation of start-up and spinouts in high growth sectors; and the commercialisation of cutting edge thinking and research. We aim to establish conditions for innovation-led growth, and the ability to capitalise on opportunities for innovation across the region. We intend to develop strong local leadership and effective collaboration between civic institutions, business and universities, through a 'Triple Helix' model of collaboration. Purpose of the Commission To produce a Framework that: * Assesses the current innovation ecosystem in Greater Essex. * Identifies strengths, gaps, opportunities, and barriers. * Aligns with ECC's Sector Development Strategy. * Supports ECC and partners in leading a strategic, coordinated approach to developing the innovation ecosystem within the region to secure greater investment and funding. * Prepares the county for potential governance changes, including a combined mayoral authority and development of relationship with IUK to secure a Local Innovation Action Plan. * Identifies and highlights key opportunities and strengths across the region to attract inward investment to Greater Essex. * Identifies opportunities to align local innovation priorities with national strategies such as the Government's Industrial and Infrastructure Strategies and other relevant priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£50,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd1-2025-11-10T14:13:30Z",
    "date": "2025-11-10T14:13:30Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd1",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH",
            "name": "Essex County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWVM-4844-NRQH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Market Road",
                "locality": "Chelmsford",
                "postalCode": "CM1 1QH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH36"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09422707",
            "name": "METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "09422707"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PWRH-9835-QRRM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Waterhouse Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC1N 2SW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "admin@metrodynamics.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.metrodynamics.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH",
        "name": "Essex County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "RFQ110",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Greater Essex Innovation Framework",
        "description": "Essex County Council (ECC) is commissioning the development of a comprehensive Greater Essex Innovation Ecosystem Framework. This strategy will assess the current innovation landscape, identify strengths and gaps, and set out strategic priorities and actionable packages of work to support innovation across the county. This strategy will ensure the Ambitious Essex Growth Agency and partners across the Essex innovation ecosystem are well-prepared to lead on the counties strategic approach to innovation. We are a relatively immature ecosystem, we want to harness the hardworking spirit and ethos of our residents. For us innovation involves the fostering greater productivity and adoption of new technologies within existing business; the creation of start-up and spinouts in high growth sectors; and the commercialisation of cutting edge thinking and research. We aim to establish conditions for innovation-led growth, and the ability to capitalise on opportunities for innovation across the region. We intend to develop strong local leadership and effective collaboration between civic institutions, business and universities, through a 'Triple Helix' model of collaboration. Purpose of the Commission To produce a Framework that: * Assesses the current innovation ecosystem in Greater Essex. * Identifies strengths, gaps, opportunities, and barriers. * Aligns with ECC's Sector Development Strategy. * Supports ECC and partners in leading a strategic, coordinated approach to developing the innovation ecosystem within the region to secure greater investment and funding. * Prepares the county for potential governance changes, including a combined mayoral authority and development of relationship with IUK to secure a Local Innovation Action Plan. * Identifies and highlights key opportunities and strengths across the region to attract inward investment to Greater Essex. * Identifies opportunities to align local innovation priorities with national strategies such as the Government's Industrial and Infrastructure Strategies and other relevant priorities.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-09422707",
                    "name": "METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "73000000",
                            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKH3",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-10-27T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-04-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 60348,
                "amount": 50290,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-10-17T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "072451-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072451-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-10T14:13:30Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}