--- title: "Civic Finance Commission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Civic Finance Commission Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2ff2a-7929-4c8a-841f-972cf9ea34d3.json) ## Summary The Connected Places Catapult is seeking qualified professional services to produce a research report on best practices and new mechanisms for raising place-based finance to fund regional innovation ecosystems. This tender, titled "Civic Finance Commission," is classified under Economic Research Services (CPV 79311400) and is specifically framed for the UK, particularly England. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the tender period ending on 11th September 2024. This open procedure below the threshold has an estimated contract value of £28,000, with the contract period running from 23rd September 2024 to 30th November 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in economic research, financial consultancy, and community finance development initiatives. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector research and consultancy projects. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with stakeholders and leverage existing know-how to deliver insightful and actionable research that can influence investment and economic development strategies at a regional level. ## Notice This ITT refers explicitly to the supply of suitable qualified professional services to produce a research report into identifying and amplifying best practice and identifying new and or under utilised mechanisms for the raising of place-based finance to fund investments in regional innovation ecosystems. In particular, we are interested to explore tools which enable local public bodies and or community assets/ interests to take a financial interest in the success of their place. Likewise, we are keen to understand possible mechanisms and barriers that are challenging such groups in raising finance to deliver their aspirations. This might include but not exclusively Community Finance Development Initiatives (CFDIs, Community Ownerships, Social Investment etc). It is expected that suppliers will undertake a mix of primary (through identifying and engaging with key stakeholders) and secondary research, building on the range of existing initiatives, funds and literature on the subject. This project complements an existing research project the Catapult is running, looking at Civic Bonds and Smart Commons. The projects, while independent will be expected to and benefit from collaboration and cross-referencing each other. If interested, please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the tender documents - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: If interested please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the tender documents - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9e7303-8968-4f7c-af95-7c8d7edbac51 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1R 0BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 22:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9e7303-8968-4f7c-af95-7c8d7edbac51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9e7303-8968-4f7c-af95-7c8d7edbac51 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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