Published date: 6 February 2025
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Closing: 10 March 2025, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000
Economic research services - 79311400
Economic impact assessment - 79311410
Location of contract
IP1 2BX
Value of contract
£125,000 to £205,000
Procurement reference
IT-368-18679-SES2025
Published date
6 February 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 March 2025
Contract end date
31 October 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
What is an open procedure (below threshold)?
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Suffolk Economic Strategy is a roadmap for delivering long-term sustainable growth across the county, leveraging Suffolk's strengths in clean energy, agri-food & drink, and ports and logistics. Overseen by the Suffolk business board, it is a sector and cluster focused strategy designed to strengthen Suffolk's existing economic strengths while enabling the development and embedding of new, interconnected clusters.
The strategy emphasises economic well-being, productive, inclusive and clean growth (EPIC) as guiding principles, with technology convergence serving as a critical enabler to develop interconnected clusters.
This tender seeks to advance the strategies implementation and invites proposals for a comprehensive cluster analysis and feasibility study to identify, prioritise, and provide actionable recommendations for sectoral cluster development and growth in Suffolk. This work will deliver actionable insights on strengthening existing clusters, identifying emerging opportunities, and embedding a cluster-based approach as a cornerstone of Suffolk's economic future.
Following this piece of work there could be a further piece commissioned for an additional £80,000; if it is to proceed, we would ask for a short proposal nearer the time.
More information
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https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
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Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.
Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study
This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.
Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is £125,000 exclusive of VAT.
The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon Monday 10th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted
The deadline for clarification questions is 17.00hrs Friday 21st February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website
Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is £125,000 exclusive of VAT.
Delivery Notes
Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study
This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.
Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is £125,000 exclusive of VAT.
The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon 10th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted
The deadline for clarification questions is 17.00 hrs Friday 21st February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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