UKSPF: E19 - Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service

A Tender Notice
by GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
17 month
Value
£6M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
04 Aug 2023
Delivery
31 Oct 2023 to 31 Mar 2025
Deadline
14 Sep 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

GMCA is looking to establish a new, specialised innovation ecosystem development service to deliver the UKSPF Supporting Local Business investment priority E19. The GM model for the delivery of the E19 Intervention is focused on making the City Region's complex innovation eco-system easier to access and more navigable for businesses, increasing the numbers of SME's engaging with the support it offers, and accelerating their innovation journey by removing barriers to accessing that support. Based on a rapid review of the evidence and evaluation base regarding innovation focussed business support and the feedback of consultees across a range of sessions and conversations. GMCA has outlined in the specification the desired model for the delivery of this intervention and consisting of three key components: Engagement with innovative and innovation ready businesses and brokerage across the innovation ecosystem Accelerating the innovation processes of businesses via engagement with and accessing assets and resources in the ecosystem Flexible financial support fund

CPV Codes

  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

For more information please visit The Chest at www.the-chest.org.uk

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