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Supporting regional ecosystems and entrepreneurship

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
800000.0 GBP
Published
08 Jul 2025, 11:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
22 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
North East Business and Innovation Centre
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This programme will focus on supporting digital and tech companies outside of London and is intended to complement existing efforts across the department to drive regional economic growth. Funding is for one year only as the department develops its longer-term approach through the Industrial Strategy and 2025 Spending Review.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Regional Tech Booster

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