UK SBS CR19014 Entrepreneurial-University Eco-System: research support

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 05th March 2019 at 14.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The main aim of the work is to support the work of a RE/universities expert group convened: • To appraise critically the concept of the "entrepreneurial-university eco-system". • To develop a model of its intended outcomes (related to new technology/knowledge-based firm formation), key components (ingredients to entrepreneurship) and key policies and processes (eg enablers, linkages) - what it is, how it works, what it achieves, how it developed and how it can be improved. • To test the model in a likely well developed eco-system: greater London. • To advise Research England on the applicability of the model beyond London. • To identify further steps that might be taken collaboratively across the London university sector and its eco-system to achieve better outcomes. Longer term impacts may include increased R&D intensity in the UK economy, improved international comparative advantage in knowledge/technology intensive start up and scale up, growth and productivity. This tender is to secure appropriate experts to support the first stage of the project. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.