Award of Co-Innovate Strand 2 Delivery

The purpose of this ITQ is to appoint a supplier to deliver Strand 2 activity as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 27th June for a period of 4 monthsCapability Review: Strand 2SMEs in the co-innovate region (inc Ayrshie and Dumfries and Galloway) are eligible to undertake a detailed business status review, which is a discussion with an experienced innovation consultant in order to establish each company’s foundations for supporting innovation in general. Strengths and opportunities for improvement are identified and the Consultant also provides a full report on their findings and meet to give this feedback with each business (virtually).SMEs who are ready to progress receive a comprehensive innovation audit with experienced Innovation Consultants. If not ready to progress, SMEs are referred to more appropriate supports. The audit will provide the SMEs with very detailed analysis of their innovation capabilities, review any potential research & innovation project (R&I) opportunities, and give bespoke advice and guidance on how to develop their R&I capability and growth potential further in line with the company’s own goals. We would expect businesses that complete an audit to be referred onto SE’s Innovation team for a follow up discussion re further project support.