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title: "Inclusive Innovation Research Commission"
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buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT"
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# Inclusive Innovation Research Commission

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f1c6170-84c9-44b5-ad4e-647d64440a8e

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## Summary

The Connected Places Catapult, based in Milton Keynes, is currently conducting an open tender for the "Inclusive Innovation Research Commission." This procurement process, initiated on 27th July 2021, aims to secure research and analysis focused on the strategic case and practical applications of inclusive innovation, seeking to bridge local needs with impactful innovations. The deadline for submitting proposals is 27th August 2021, with the contract set to commence on 15th September 2021 and run until 30th April 2022. The total budget for this contract is £80,000, categorised under research and development consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in social research and innovation strategies, to contribute to projects that drive inclusive growth and regional development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to working with them to foster innovation. Companies with expertise in collaborative research methodologies and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their business profiles through association with government-led initiatives.

## Notice

The Connected Places Catapult (CPC), in collaboration with its partner the UK Innovation District Group (UKIDG) is seeking to procure a piece of research and analysis which will examine the strategic case for and practical dimensions of inclusive innovation. The research will demonstrate how it is applied in situ through different delivery models and examine the link between inclusive innovation and inclusive growth - particularly how innovation can be used to achieve inclusive growth outcomes, as well as translate local needs into innovations with impact. It will also look at the role of innovation districts, in order to enable national and regional policymakers to replicate and build on existing approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c69909-7c17-4aea-8ed2-a3c83e4a9d06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c69909-7c17-4aea-8ed2-a3c83e4a9d06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c69909-7c17-4aea-8ed2-a3c83e4a9d06
  27th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://cp.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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