Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-4943-72dc-a687-2ce65613a077/invitation-to-tender-for-research-services-for-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-growth awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for Research Services for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub And Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub [Cornwall Development Company Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cornwall-development-company-ltd) Open field Estimated value £50,000 Published 11 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 25 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Cornwall Development Company (CDC) operates as Cornwall Council's economic development arm and is a member of the CORSERV group of companies. CDC has been successful in its bid to the European Growth Programme 2014 - 2020 to establish and operate the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Growth Hub and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Skills Hub services. These projects are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) respectively, with match funding from Cornwall Council and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). CIoS Growth Hub and Skills Hub requires a contractor to conduct, evaluate and report primary research as required over the remaining lifetime of the project, and any subsequent extension or recommissioning.On behalf of the CIoS Growth Hub and Skills Hub, CDC wishes to appoint a research agency over the course of both projects to provide research services under a 'call-down' contract. The agency will be required to provide research to inform the development of both projects and contribute to the creation of engaging marketing content. For full details of the Tender, application process and supporting documents, please see the attached documents below. Additional information: This is a duplicate notice. The correct notice reference is Invitation to Tender for Research Services for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub And Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub TEN409 Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/91b70181-930b-4842-a7f8-04b4731b3168) 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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