Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c99-8bf5-7384-a044-e85406081c39/call-for-business-partners-innovate-uk-pioneer-places closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Call for business partners - Innovate UK: Pioneer Places [LGSS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lgss) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 21 Nov 2022 ## 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. - 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 Innovate UK published its Net Zero Living: Pioneer Places funding competition for proposal of up to £75,000 to develop detailed plans to unlock non-technical systemic barriers to the delivery of net zero targets including power, heat, mobility, product manufacture and usage. The competition is a two stage process. It starts with a phase 1 and can lead to a phase 2 Pioneer Places grant if successful to implement the details plans. We are seeking business partners for the phase 1 feasibility study application. For feasibility studies, businesses can get funding for eligible project costs of: up to 70% if you are a micro or small organisation up to 60% if you are a medium sized organisation up to 50% if you are a large organisation If you are applying to be a partner, you must bring the following: Time and capacity to collaborate with Partners on the Phase 1 bid development for submission by 11am, 30th November 2022 ### Be a UK registered business Offer expertise in data, modelling for net zero, systems thinking, finance, infrastructure planning, new business models. Experience working collaboratively in partnerships to seek innovation and insights and how they can be practically applied. Experience working on Innovate UK or other government grant schemes in partnerships. Cover match funding costs to participate e.g. if you are a small organisation you can claim eligible costs of 70% and will need to cover, through match funding, the further 30% for your participation. Show evidence you can take a security-minded approach to developing connected places including PAS185 Available 1st April - 30th June 2023 to deliver the feasibility project if successful in the phase 1 competition. Please can you send an email by 21st November 2022, 10am to: with the title of the EMAIL: INNOVATE UK PIONEER PLACES - COLLABORATION PARTNER Your email should be no more than 1000 words covering points 1) to 8) above We will review your emails after 10am, 21st November 2022 and be in touch that day. Read full description ## CPV classification Project management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8a925ada-7a41-445e-ad1a-bf832876897a) 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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