A Cluster Analysis and Feasibility Study

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.

Additional information:

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