Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-e8f1-70c2-91bd-65afcb680a0f/uk-sbs-fwrecr17114inn-the-contribution-of-innovate-uk-to-the-innovation-ecosys awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS FWRECR17114INN - The contribution of Innovate UK to the innovation ecosystem and wider economy [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £80,000 Published 3 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 19 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Aim of research: To examine the contribution and value of Innovate UK to the overall UK innovation ecosystem. This will consider the relative strength and mechanisms through which Innovate UK effects the innovation ecosystem and the scale of impacts on productivity and the wider economy. This will involve examining the key relationships and dependencies, particularly with respect to the three main outcomes: economic, knowledge and societal. The research will also explore how the UK compares to innovation agencies or systems in other countries. Approach: The project will be spilt into two phases which will include an initial review of existing evidence during phase 1, followed by a comparative international review and analysis of the gaps in phase 2. The second phase will draw on wider source of evidence to support and improve the analysis in phase 1 and include recommendations on how this can be improved going forward. For example, how to measure and attribute changes in productivity or innovation diffusion in different sectors of the economy. The supplier will establish links with the Innovation Caucus who will provide input into the project over the two phases described above and also quality assure the outputs as part of a peer review process. ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/330e707e-6681-43b1-8d25-e2b8629df321) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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