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Calgary Economic Development Ltd. - Request for Proposal - Creative Economy Innovation Hub Feasibility Study

Solicitation number AB-2024-10170

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/01/17 12:00 EST


    Description
    Calgary Economic Development (CED) and Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA) are working together to explore the feasibility of a Creative Economy Innovation Hub (“the Hub”) to establish a centre of excellence driving innovation, economic growth and entrepreneurship within the creative economy. We are seeking a partner to conduct a feasibility study that will inform future decisions from CED and industry partners to support the future needs and workplan needed for the implementation of the Hub. We invite qualified firms to submit a proposal, and the selected consultant is expected to: (i) Determine the feasibility of a Creative Economy Innovation Hub through analysis and recommendations, (ii) Determine infrastructure and building attributes, functional programming, and location considerations, (iii) Analyze and recommend potential infrastructure buildings that are suitable and feasible locations or assets for the Hub, (iv) Conduct market and cross jurisdictional analysis, (v) Make recommendations as to how Calgary can develop a sustainable business plan including a revenue and operating model that will enable long-term operational viability and success for the Hub, and (vi) Recommend a governance model to support the business plan and operations. The purpose of the Creative Economy Innovation Hub Feasibility Study is to determine the need, feasibility, potential location, business model, functional programming, governance framework to launch and sustain the Hub. CED works collaboratively with business, government, and community partners to position Calgary as the ideal location for business attraction, investment, and innovation. It is imperative that Calgary continues to build intelligence that will identify how we enable sector growth.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 1 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/02/03.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Calgary Economic Development Ltd.
    Address
    237 4 Ave SW Suite 2600
    Calgary, CA-AB, T2P 4K3
    CA
    Contracting authority
    Linda Truong
    Email
    LTruong@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
    Address
    237 4 Ave SW Suite 2600
    Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4K3
    Canada
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    Alberta
    Region of opportunity
    Alberta
    Contract duration
    1 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding

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