Tender

Rhaglen Twf Diwydiannol wedi'i harwain gan Arloesedd | Innovation Led Industrial Growth Programme

AMBITION NORTH WALES

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Ambition North Wales is actively pursuing an open procurement process under Welsh devolved regulations for their "Innovation Led Industrial Growth Programme." The tender invites experienced innovation practitioners to collaborate with business, government, and academia to enhance economic development across the Investment Zone. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically business services and other community services. Located in the UK, the deadline for submission of tenders has been extended to midday on 9th January 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 18th December 2025.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting, marketing, and innovation-led services. Ideal participants for this competition are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). With a substantial contract value of £150,000 to £180,000, the programme leverages a triple helix approach, fostering synergies between different sectors and creating a platform for business growth and regional economic development. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Sell2Wales portal, adhering to the electronic submission policies detailed in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Rhaglen Twf Diwydiannol wedi'i harwain gan Arloesedd | Innovation Led Industrial Growth Programme

Notice Description

Mae Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru yn ceisio caffael ymarferwyr arloesi profiadol i ymgysylltu a busnes, llywodraeth a'r byd academaidd - drwy ddull helics triphlyg - i yrru arloesedd a datblygiad economaidd ar draws y Parth Buddsoddi. Gwnewch yn siwr eich bod wedi mewngofnodi i Sell2Wales ac wedi cofrestru eich diddordeb yn yr hysbysiad i gael mynediad at y dogfennau tendr. | Ambition North Wales is seeking to procure experienced innovation practitioners to engage with business, government, and academia - through a triple helix approach - to drive innovation and economic development across the Investment Zone. Please ensure you are logged into Sell2Wales and have registered your interest in the notice to access the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083284-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMBITION NORTH WALES
Contact Name
Sara Jones
Contact Email
caffael@uchelgaisgogledd.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
LL31 9RZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn y Marl
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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