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title: "Greater Essex Innovation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd1"
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# Greater Essex Innovation Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd1

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Essex County Council involves the commissioning of the "Greater Essex Innovation Framework." As a substantial development strategy, this initiative focuses on enhancing the innovation landscape in the Greater Essex region by identifying strengths and weaknesses and facilitating strategic collaboration. The framework aligns with the council's broader Sector Development Strategy, aiming to attract investment and prepare for governance changes. This contract, using a limited procurement method for services involving research and development, has already reached the award stage, with METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, an SME based in London, set to deliver the project from October 2025 to April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in developing strategic innovation frameworks or providing consultancy in research and development services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fostering local leadership, enhancing productivity, or commercialising new technologies will be well-suited to similar contracts. The project aligns local priorities with national strategies, highlighting a key entry point for businesses aiming to engage with regional development initiatives in Essex and build collaborations across civic, business, and academic institutions.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) is commissioning the development of a comprehensive Greater Essex Innovation Ecosystem Framework. This strategy will assess the current innovation landscape, identify strengths and gaps, and set out strategic priorities and actionable packages of work to support innovation across the county. This strategy will ensure the Ambitious Essex Growth Agency and partners across the Essex innovation ecosystem are well-prepared to lead on the counties strategic approach to innovation. We are a relatively immature ecosystem, we want to harness the hardworking spirit and ethos of our residents. For us innovation involves the fostering greater productivity and adoption of new technologies within existing business; the creation of start-up and spinouts in high growth sectors; and the commercialisation of cutting edge thinking and research. We aim to establish conditions for innovation-led growth, and the ability to capitalise on opportunities for innovation across the region. We intend to develop strong local leadership and effective collaboration between civic institutions, business and universities, through a 'Triple Helix' model of collaboration. Purpose of the Commission To produce a Framework that: * Assesses the current innovation ecosystem in Greater Essex. * Identifies strengths, gaps, opportunities, and barriers. * Aligns with ECC's Sector Development Strategy. * Supports ECC and partners in leading a strategic, coordinated approach to developing the innovation ecosystem within the region to secure greater investment and funding. * Prepares the county for potential governance changes, including a combined mayoral authority and development of relationship with IUK to secure a Local Innovation Action Plan. * Identifies and highlights key opportunities and strengths across the region to attract inward investment to Greater Essex. * Identifies opportunities to align local innovation priorities with national strategies such as the Government's Industrial and Infrastructure Strategies and other relevant priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072451-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,290 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072451-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072451-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metrodynamics.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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