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title: "South Yorkshire & The New Global Economic Order"
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# South Yorkshire & The New Global Economic Order

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-238acc49-468c-4e0a-8acd-adfdebc72b83

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process titled "South Yorkshire & The New Global Economic Order", falling under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender was conducted using the Single Source Authorisation method and involved collaboration with New Localism Associates to develop an Investment Playbook aimed at aligning growth strategies with disruptive market dynamics. The project took place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with a value of £100,000. The tender period ended on 29th January 2025, and the contract period is from 7th February 2025 to 31st May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by enabling enterprises to develop strategic investments and innovative projects in response to global economic shifts. Businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this project beneficial for leveraging public, private, and civic investments. The procurement method and focus on collaborative economic strategies offer a conducive platform for businesses aiming to innovate and expand in the evolving market landscape.

## Notice

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is collaborating with New Localism Associates to develop an Investment Playbook. This diagnostic tool, created by New Localism Associates, is being used by several US cities to align their growth strategies with disruptive market dynamics and identify concrete projects that maximise public, private, and civic investments. For example, New Localism Associates' engagement with Greater St. Louis, Inc. led to the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), inspired by Sheffield's model. AMIC's success in winning the 2021 Build Back. Better Regional Challenge exemplifies the importance of crafting economic strategies and identifying concrete projects aligned with the shifting global economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87b6fe3-41f9-4cfe-9697-a49bd7f8aa01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87b6fe3-41f9-4cfe-9697-a49bd7f8aa01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87b6fe3-41f9-4cfe-9697-a49bd7f8aa01
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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