Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1f-44c4-709f-8607-769a6781e44d/uksbs-pr17144-innovation-to-commercialisation-of-university-research-pilot-progr awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe) [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £158,334 Published 5 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 9 Feb 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 09/02/2018 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. ### Innovate UK is seeking to procure two additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot ### Programme (for 12 months from 1st April 2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to): • The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery • To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business mentors To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a 'partnership' or 'hub' approach to the delivery of the ### ICURe programme Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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