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title: "Research into Emerging Technologies in Greater Manchester"
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# Research into Emerging Technologies in Greater Manchester

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8fefe03-359f-427b-89d6-d0067f398eae

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Research into Emerging Technologies in Greater Manchester" is conducted by The Business Growth Hub Limited, located in Manchester, England. This tender falls under the economic research services category and seeks a single provider for two project packages. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 7th August 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 13th August 2018 and end on 30th November 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £90,000, with a minimum value of £60,000, and it targets the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, business development consultancy, and technology assessment. Companies with expertise in digital transformations, market analysis, and investment strategies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in engaging with large non-technology firms looking to expand their technology operations in Greater Manchester. The successful bidder will not only bolster their profile but also contribute to the growth of the technological landscape in the region.

## Notice

This commission consists two distinct project packages, for which we are seeking one provider to deliver both. Project Package A: Understanding and harnessing GM's emerging technology advantage. 1. An overview of the market Context & Opportunities 2. A study detailing and benchmarking: o Greater Manchester's university capabilities in relation to a range of predetermined key emerging technologies o Key emerging technology specialisms and expertise that exist within industry in Greater Manchester o Greater Manchester's other skills and infrastructure capabilities in relation to same emerging technologies 3. Marketing collateral for the GM emerging technology proposition: The creation of market ready proposition materials and narrative re Greater Manchester's emerging technology capabilities aimed at attracting potential inward investors into Greater Manchester Project Package B: Understanding and engaging the opportunity presented by the DIGITAL transformation of 'non-technology' companies. 1. A report detailing GM investment opportunity presented through the digital transformation of large non-technology companies (e.g. OEM manufacturers, banks etc). The study should provide an overview of market trends, the scale of the opportunity, and a defined target list of 100 organisations which have the potential to locate or expand some, or all of their technology functions into Greater Manchester. 2. Further to the above, a validated short-list of 40 named priority strategic targets companies to be identified with justification for their inclusion. From this short-list, the provider should provide engagement support with senior decision makers within at least 40 of the target companies. This may be in the form of 1:1 meetings or round table events. While there is a degree of interdependence between the two project packages, the intent would be that as far as possible, the project packages should run concurrently to accelerate delivery of outputs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60f4a81-dea3-4218-9adb-8c9b7c92305c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATA CITY INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60f4a81-dea3-4218-9adb-8c9b7c92305c
- 2 Aug 2018 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf5f17d-fafb-41a1-bdb0-13300a529441
- 1 Aug 2018 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf5f17d-fafb-41a1-bdb0-13300a529441
- 26 Jul 2018 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf5f17d-fafb-41a1-bdb0-13300a529441
- 18 Jul 2018 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf5f17d-fafb-41a1-bdb0-13300a529441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60f4a81-dea3-4218-9adb-8c9b7c92305c
  13th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf5f17d-fafb-41a1-bdb0-13300a529441
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06a05927-424e-4887-bee3-0de7ff4e8285
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c670c308-ed75-48be-b2fa-31d195d8b3ec
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e1ead4a-f68a-43bc-b3df-98adae26c7af
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddc738bb-e84e-4ae2-bce1-e996785dd49b
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58496447-d71f-4da3-9359-7646d06628a9
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fee22a7-6a30-412f-a920-319846bc0973
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f05232e-75b2-469e-90bb-5368f78bdedd
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15c6f616-20ae-42ac-a201-7de2c79cdff3
  Tender Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fae93867-64a7-4b6e-b5d1-421ebcd2638e
  Tender Docs (Updated Version 26/7/18)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce8ffe0b-48b1-4865-8713-32403122dd1d
  Tender Doc (updated 1/8/18)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80dbe1c0-55f4-42ee-8250-8465400a1e56
  Tender Docs (updated 2/8/18)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4aca38d-427d-4cf3-be32-4bdde9825fb5
  Tender Docs (updated 2/8/18)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efcab2d1-f715-4c19-add9-2d9ad06ae6ae
  Tender Docs (updated 2/8/18)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.investinmanchester.com

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