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    ContractsCross-Regional Venture Capital Fund Feasibility Study
    Awarded contract

    Cross-Regional Venture Capital Fund Feasibility Study

    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 26 Oct 2026

    Three mayoral authorities are commissioning a feasibility study for a multi-region venture capital fund to finance early-stage innovative businesses.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 26 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 26 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £49,948
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MD
      METRO DYNAMICS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    26 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The South, West, and York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Strategic Authorities are seeking a feasibility study to explore the establishment of a cross-regional venture capital fund. This fund would provide early-stage financing to innovative businesses across the regions, supporting growth and economic development. The study should assess market demand, financial viability, governance structures, and implementation requirements for the proposed fund. Suppliers should have experience in venture capital analysis, regional economic development, and financial structuring.

    Track record

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    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07905d

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