--- title: "Cyber Alliance Science and Innovation Audit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-01" --- # Cyber Alliance Science and Innovation Audit Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1396cddc-6cf1-45a7-b3cd-991523fa24fc.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Cyber Alliance Science and Innovation Audit". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Auditing services" and is part of an initiative aimed at showcasing the region's innovation capabilities, particularly in digital technologies and cyber sectors. The procurement process, which is at the tender stage, is open and accepting submissions until 16th February 2018. The contract is set to begin on 22nd February 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2018, with opportunities for suppliers based across various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on auditing, information systems, and technology strategic reviews. Companies with expertise in analysing innovation strengths and providing strategic recommendations for technological advancements will be well-positioned to apply. The successful completion of this audit is expected to influence future investments in science and innovation in the region, potentially enabling suppliers to forge pivotal relationships and support growth within the high-tech and cyber sectors. ## Notice In October 2017, the collaborative submission from 4 LEPs (Marches,Worcestershire, Swindon & Wiltshire and Gloucestershire) to undertake a Government endorsed Science and Innovation Audit (SIA) for the region was selected to be included in the third wave of audits. The submission made a powerful bid to ministers setting out a strong case that this region is unrivalled for its innovation and industrial capabilities in a combination of digital enabling technologies, with applications in key hi-tech sectors, in particular Cyber. Success in the bid means the Consortium will now work, with Government support, and to a Government framework, to map these areas of outstanding commercial existing strength and potential in innovation and collect a robust and compelling evidence base for investing in the area. The Audit will particularly highlight where there is potential for the region, and therefore the UK, to lead global markets. The Audit will test the potential for these areas of innovation to build and develop world-leading ideas, products and technologies that will create jobs, increase UK productivity and drive growth. The SIA audit report will focus on internationally significant science and innovation strengths and will describe how these can unlock future productivity and growth. The ambition is to deliver a robust and convincing SIA report which will inform the UK Government's Industrial Strategy and provide the evidence base and rationale to underpin the prioritisation of science and innovation investments in the region. It will be important to ensure that innovation strengths, clusters and economic potential in the enabling technologies and high-tech sectors, highlighted in the bid to Government, are strongly emphasised alongside scientific expertise in order to maximise commercialisation and business growth, employment and productivity benefits. Additional information: If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9bc0d45-bdde-459c-b743-027807008aab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2018 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9bc0d45-bdde-459c-b743-027807008aab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9bc0d45-bdde-459c-b743-027807008aab 1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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