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title: "Market Insights: Innovation Ecosystem Research"
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buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT"
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# Market Insights: Innovation Ecosystem Research

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea09029-da66-4af6-a7b2-b625eed43727

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## Summary

The Connected Places Catapult is initiating a public procurement process titled "Market Insights: Innovation Ecosystem Research" in the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17 December 2021. The research aims to be carried out in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £40,000. Prospective contractors may bid for one or both of the two Lots outlined in the tender: Lot 1 focuses on Academic research and Lot 2 targets SME research. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7 January 2022 and conclude by 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and research consultancy firms looking to enhance their business reach and impact. Companies with expertise in academic research and an understanding of innovation ecosystems would be particularly well-suited to participate. The project not only enables bidders to engage with leading academics and entities but also contributes to ecosystem building activities that could foster further collaboration and business growth within the industry.

## Notice

The primary aim of this contract is to conduct external research that builds upon CPC's knowledge of the leading Academics, Academic Institutions and Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that operate within the organisation's primary focus areas. This research should identify leading entities and provide context and background around their work, areas of focus, key capabilities and future potential, to provide the Catapult with a defined set of organisations/ individuals to target and engage with as part of our convening and ecosystem building activities. The research will be split into two Lots - respondents may bid for either Lot or both Lots: Lot 1: Academic research Lot 2: SME research Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=951e164d-9756-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f1f808-2b78-4e89-9e6c-b6dc95610f7e |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f1f808-2b78-4e89-9e6c-b6dc95610f7e
- 6 Dec 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e06c876-3a9e-4359-92ca-5833d3dd56e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f1f808-2b78-4e89-9e6c-b6dc95610f7e
  6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e06c876-3a9e-4359-92ca-5833d3dd56e5
  6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://cp.catapult.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=951e164d-9756-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

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