Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-337d-71a7-8466-7046b0bf663c/research-into-emerging-technologies-in-greater-manchester awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research into Emerging Technologies in Greater Manchester [The Business Growth Hub Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-business-growth-hub-limited) Estimated value £60,000 to £90,000 Published 18 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 7 Aug 2018 ## 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 This commission consists two distinct project packages, for which we are seeking one provider to deliver both. Project Package A: Understanding and harnessing GM's emerging technology advantage. - An overview of the market Context & Opportunities - A study detailing and benchmarking: o Greater Manchester's university capabilities in relation to a range of predetermined key emerging technologies o Key emerging technology specialisms and expertise that exist within industry in Greater Manchester o Greater Manchester's other skills and infrastructure capabilities in relation to same emerging technologies - Marketing collateral for the GM emerging technology proposition: The creation of market ready proposition materials and narrative re Greater Manchester's emerging technology capabilities aimed at attracting potential inward investors into Greater Manchester Project Package B: Understanding and engaging the opportunity presented by the DIGITAL transformation of 'non-technology' companies. - A report detailing GM investment opportunity presented through the digital transformation of large non-technology companies (e.g. OEM manufacturers, banks etc). The study should provide an overview of market trends, the scale of the opportunity, and a defined target list of 100 organisations which have the potential to locate or expand some, or all of their technology functions into Greater Manchester. - Further to the above, a validated short-list of 40 named priority strategic targets companies to be identified with justification for their inclusion. From this short-list, the provider should provide engagement support with senior decision makers within at least 40 of the target companies. This may be in the form of 1:1 meetings or round table events. While there is a degree of interdependence between the two project packages, the intent would be that as far as possible, the project packages should run concurrently to accelerate delivery of outputs. 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