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title: "Presenting regional innovation strengths and building a long-term understanding of how innovation clusters develop in the Midlands"
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# Presenting regional innovation strengths and building a long-term understanding of how innovation clusters develop in the Midlands

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef1f12f-0443-483c-97cb-5f1820dbaebb

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract to the University of Nottingham for the project titled "Presenting regional innovation strengths and building a long-term understanding of how innovation clusters develop in the Midlands". The contract falls under the Administrative development project services category, with a value of £75,000. The tender period ended on 21st July 2023, and the contract will be in effect from 1st August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project is focused on the West Midlands region and provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement opportunity, though already awarded, showcases the potential for regional innovation development in the Midlands, specifically the West Midlands area. Businesses specializing in administrative project services could have competed for this opportunity. The initiative not only supports innovation clusters but also fosters collaborations between the public sector represented by Staffordshire County Council and the academic sector led by the University of Nottingham, enhancing business growth and regional development.

## Notice

Presenting regional innovation strengths and building a long-term understanding of how innovation clusters develop in the Midlands. Midlands Engine Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e11c3-0adc-4d6e-bbc7-060d92ff5bb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112100 - Administrative development project services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e11c3-0adc-4d6e-bbc7-060d92ff5bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e11c3-0adc-4d6e-bbc7-060d92ff5bb3
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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