CR19008 Innovation for inclusive growth - Impact of innovation on local growth and identification of the most significant regional drivers for innovation

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th February 2019 at 14.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal The Maximum value of this opportunity is £110,000.00 excluding VAT The initial contract value will be £10,000.00 excluding VAT. If the option is taken to extend the contract the overall maximum value of this opportunity shall be £110,000.00 excluding VAT. This research aims to identify important drivers of local innovation activity, both public and private, and estimate the contribution of local innovation activities on local economic growth. The focus of this project is on the modes of innovation that are science based and rest on R&D. Identifying the drivers is important for BEIS and other government departments because with this evidence policy could have a sharper focus on further strengthening the drivers that have positive impact on local innovation outcomes. Similarly, it is equally important to understand a link between the local innovation activity and local growth so that policy can use this knowledge to achieve the Industrial Strategy objective. Together these can also help with the ambition to raise R&D investment to 2.4% of the GDP. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th February 2019 at 14.00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. 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.