Tender

Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Launch-pad Programme - Falmouth University

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Tender

15 Jan 2020 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Falmouth Exeter Plus involves the provision of legal advice and services for the Launch-pad Programme at Falmouth University. This tender is in the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submitting bids by 3rd February 2020. The procurement is targeted within the legal services industry and takes place in Penryn, South West England. Interested parties must also note that any clarifications must be submitted by 29th January 2020, with key dates for shortlist notifications and contract awards scheduled shortly thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in drafting contracts and agreements in an educational or start-up context. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs, would find this contract particularly suitable, as the focus is on providing tailored legal support for specific needs arising from the Launch-pad Programme. Businesses that can demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property, director agreements, and employment contracts will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, facilitating mutual growth and innovation within the programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Launch-pad Programme - Falmouth University

Notice Description

Launchpad is a graduate incubation and acceleration programme designed to build new high growth businesses to meet market demand in just 12 months. It is also an innovative method of graduate incubation as it is underpinned by a specially designed one-year (MA) Entrepreneurship programme, where setting up a new high growth business becomes the learning vehicle. This means students both build a new business and gain a Master's Degree at the same time. During the 12 month incubation period, the Launchpad participants have a student contract with Falmouth University. All IP developed during this time, belongs to Falmouth University. At the end of the incubation period it is normally envisaged (subject to approval by Falmouth Launchpad Investment Committee) that the students progress to be founders in a newly incorporated company (newco). This company will own the IP developed during incubation and in return a shareholding will be taken by Falmouth Launchpad Ventures Limited. The newco will then seek investment to allow it to bring the product to market and grow the business. Further information can be found here: https://falmouthlaunchpad.co.uk/ Launchpad is run by Falmouth University with funding support from ERDF, Cornwall Council and Research England. The current Launchpad programme has been running since 2017 and as such has a full suite of documents (student contract, articles of association, investment agreement, directors contract, IP assignment) in place. It is not envisaged to re-write these documents. As such, most of the work needed will arise as a result of particular events. Therefore this contract will be for a limited amount of upfront work and will focus more on the cost and advice that will be provided as and when needed. That being said, there are a few small pieces of work that have been identified as needing attention. Applicants are invited to tender for work supporting Launchpad on an as needed basis with initial tenders for the following three elements of the work. * 3.1.1 Change to directors agreement to accommodate part time directors / founders and any other associated changes to the investment agreement * 3.1.2 Revision to student contract (exact requirements still to be finalised on our side) * 3.1.3 Standard form employee option scheme for Launchpad portfolio companies Additional information: Tender Document and further guidance can be downloaded from: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home Date by which Bidders will need to submit clarifications (if raised) Wednesday 29th January 2020 at 12.00pm mid-day Deadline for receipt of Tender Monday 03rd February 2020 at 12.00pm Shortlisted Bidders Notified W/E Friday 07th February 2020 Shortlisted Supplier Presentation W/C 10th February 2020 Preferred Bidder chosen (subject to contract) W/E 14th February 2020 Contract Award W/C 17th February 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa5d2ae-434f-4331-93d8-ab75fd8a3a4a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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