--- title: "Immersive Economy Report 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2022-01-18" --- # Immersive Economy Report 2022 Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is seeking proposals for the "Immersive Economy Report 2022," focused on the research and development services sector. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, aims to reflect on trends within the immersive technology industry, particularly post-COVID, and has a deadline for submissions set for 16th February 2022 at 17:00 GMT. The total value of the contract is £57,500. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 28th February 2022 and conclude by 31st May 2022. The service delivery address is located in London (N1 0QH). This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those involved in immersive technologies and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches and expertise in XR (Extended Reality) technologies are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement. Businesses focusing on human-centred design, production innovation, and technology adoption within the immersive sector are especially encouraged to apply. ## Notice Background Launched in 2018, the UKRI Audience of the Future Challenge has invested PS39.3 million in the development of new immersive technologies, and commissioned research to better understand audiences for immersive productions. The challenge has invested in design foundations support for projects exploring human centred design, production innovation for immersive content, a demonstrator programme of XR experiences covering four main entertainment sectors, an immersive technology investment accelerator to support early-stage businesses, and a new national centre for immersive storytelling - StoryFutures Academy. Immerse UK is an immersive technology Innovation Network delivered by KTN. The network was founded in 2016 and brings together a network of leading professionals, academics, high growth entrepreneurs, investors and public sector stakeholders to help to grow the UK's XR ecosystem. Immerse UK delivered the first UK Innovate UK-funded Immersive Economy Report in 2018 with NESTA, which can be accessed here. This was followed by the second Immersive Economy Report in 2019 with Digital Catapult, which can be accessed here. Aim and Objectives This third immersive economy report will look at trends in the XR industry post-COVID. This report aims to reflect on the advances made in technology adoption and business model transformation in the UK since the last report was published in 2019. The report will also look at application growth areas, the investor ecosystem, and success stories from government funded R&D programs. It will explore further opportunities for innovation in the sector, and make recommendations about what is needed to enable the industry to keep growing. Service providers must submit an electronic copy (in PDF format) of their response to the RFP to asha.easton@ktn-uk.org by Monday 16th February no later than 17:00 (GMT). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d753170-941a-4a36-a04b-8113941b9c91 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £57,500 | | 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 0QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 19:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d753170-941a-4a36-a04b-8113941b9c91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d753170-941a-4a36-a04b-8113941b9c91 18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/148887ec-240c-4340-80a5-bfb3de210304 ## Notice URLs - http://ktn-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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