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title: "Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd24"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd24

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is spearheading the procurement process for a project titled "Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship," aimed at boosting digital and tech companies outside London. As part of its broader Industrial Strategy, the programme seeks to drive economic growth by supporting regional digital ecosystems. The procurement process has moved through planning and tender stages and recently reached the award stage, with the North East Business and Innovation Centre identified as the supplier. The contract period is set from 23rd July 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering services related to research and development within the United Kingdom. The open procedure method ensures transparency, with 21 bids received at the final stage, highlighting strong interest from various businesses, especially SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth among businesses focused on research and development services. Companies embedded within regional ecosystems or possessing robust knowledge of the UK's tech landscape could thrive in this competitive environment. Those able to innovate and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing regional tech entrepreneurship could find new openings to collaborate, build valuable networks, and establish themselves within a growing tech sector. Consortia or partnerships are encouraged, provided they have a significant UK presence, ensuring a collaborative effort to harness regional strengths and boost investor confidence. The project promises to inject momentum into regional tech entrepreneurship, creating a strategic offering for businesses seeking to expand their reach and impact across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This programme will focus on supporting digital and tech companies outside of London and is intended to complement existing efforts across the department to drive regional economic growth. Funding is for one year only as the department develops its longer-term approach through the Industrial Strategy and 2025 Spending Review.

### Planning Information

TBA if sufficient interest is declared -

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038222-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 11:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038222-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 16:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017762-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 10:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013016-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038222-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017762-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013016-2025
  4th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/login.jst?VISITORID=c50f60f5-8ef2-4eaf-b517-bbdd7f6431be&_ncp=1721208522506.6074-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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