Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-8079-72c2-938a-9ec38b337a6c/research-services-accelerating-the-rate-of-innovation-among-greater-manchester closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RESEARCH SERVICES: 'Accelerating the Rate of Innovation among Greater Manchester's Advanced Manufacturing Base' [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority) Estimated value £60,000 Published 10 Aug 2020 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2020 ## 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 GMCA seeks a research company to develop and deliver a report over a 4 - 5 month period producing a more detailed understanding of the particular sub-sectors and niches in GM's advanced manufacturing base, going beyond Standard Industry Classification (SIC) code definitions, as well as an assessment of the routes for accelerating rate of innovation among these companies - including how to drive demand across for the commercialisation of advanced materials, and industry engagement in translational research and development activities with Universities and other innovation agencies. Within this framework, we also want to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the innovation potential of GM's manufacturing companies, as far as this is presently understood. The scope of the research set out herein is intended to support GM to achieve a comprehensive, detailed understanding of the high-value sub-sectors (or specialisms), and niche areas within GM's manufacturing base (going beyond SIC codes), and the associated innovation pipelines or trajectories, including any gaps. Additional information: Please see [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ad9b6d4a-7c12-4f88-bf66-82fc794e86ce) 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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