Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8c-4803-7339-aa9b-af6221902b89/immersive-economy-report-2022 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Immersive Economy Report 2022 [Knowledge Transfer Network Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowledge-transfer-network-limited) Estimated value £57,500 Published 18 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2022 ## 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 ### Background Launched in 2018, the UKRI Audience of the Future Challenge has invested £39.3 million in the development of new immersive technologies, and commissioned research to better understand audiences for immersive productions. The challenge has invested in design foundations support for projects exploring human centred design, production innovation for immersive content, a demonstrator programme of XR experiences covering four main entertainment sectors, an immersive technology investment accelerator to support early-stage businesses, and a new national centre for immersive storytelling - StoryFutures Academy. Immerse UK is an immersive technology Innovation Network delivered by KTN. The network was founded in 2016 and brings together a network of leading professionals, academics, high growth entrepreneurs, investors and public sector stakeholders to help to grow the UK's XR ecosystem. Immerse UK delivered the first UK Innovate UK-funded Immersive Economy Report in 2018 with NESTA, which can be accessed here. This was followed by the second Immersive Economy Report in 2019 with Digital Catapult, which can be accessed here. ### Aim and Objectives This third immersive economy report will look at trends in the XR industry post-COVID. This report aims to reflect on the advances made in technology adoption and business model transformation in the UK since the last report was published in 2019. The report will also look at application growth areas, the investor ecosystem, and success stories from government funded R&D programs. It will explore further opportunities for innovation in the sector, and make recommendations about what is needed to enable the industry to keep growing. Service providers must submit an electronic copy (in PDF format) of their response to the RFP to by Monday 16th February no later than 17:00 (GMT). 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/2cfc594f-748b-470e-ba82-80e4e9497b5e) 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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