Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13caa-59bc-731b-bda1-2c8ecf665939/np11-developing-innovation-clusters-a-perspective-from-the-north-of-england closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NP11: Developing innovation clusters - a perspective from the North of England [Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-warrington-local-enterprise-partnership) Estimated value £35,000 to £40,000 Published 9 May 2023 Deadline Closed 30 May 2023 ## 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 This commission is for a research partner to undertake the research and production of a policy report for innovation cluster development. We would expect the research to lead to policy insight addressing questions such as: • How might we join up different policy initiatives such as Investment Zones, Enterprise Zones, freeports • How we maximise the value of local interventions across boundaries • How we maximise the value of the North's leading position on devolution and harnessing public-private-academic partnerships • How areas with emerging strengths are supported to grow, aligned with a national priority of levelling up We envisage the commission outputs to comprise of: - A review of existing literature on innovation clusters, focused on existing typologies for describing clusters and on policy lessons to ensure this research builds on this existing work - Up to eleven short case studies in the North, chosen with NP11, designed to highlight the diversity in type of cluster and pulling out insights on how these were supported to grow - A policy report drawing out lessons learnt from the case studies and making positively focused recommendations for future policy development and delivery. We also envisage that the project will be delivered in close collaboration with NP11's Innovation Programme Lead, who will also convene a small Advisory Board consisting of Local Enterprise Partnership and other stakeholder representatives at key stages along the project plan. Milestones for delivery will be agreed at the inception meeting. Submissions should be sent via email FAO Jen Rae to: The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 1700 30th May 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. 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/00ca596d-10ed-4bf5-a293-ccb8c6b33c97) 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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