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Invitation to tender for the provision of state aid advice for Falmouth University's ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme.

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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01 Apr 2022 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking tenders for the provision of state aid advice as part of its European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically under research consultancy services and evaluation consultancy services. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st April 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 22nd April 2022 and conclude on 21st April 2023, with the main operations centered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in supporting business incubators and funding programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector could particularly benefit and are encouraged to participate in this tendering process, which aims to bolster entrepreneurship and graduate retention in Cornwall by fostering new business development and acceleration through dedicated support and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the provision of state aid advice for Falmouth University's ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme.

Notice Description

In order to attract high-quality investment into Cornwall and retain a greater proportion of graduates and entrepreneurial talent within the region, Falmouth University submitted, and was subsequently awarded European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) to deliver a large-scale graduate business incubation and acceleration project. Since the main programme commenced in July 2016, it has created over 31 new companies and 75 new jobs. The project includes two key phases with multiple entry points: * Phase 1 - Launchpad pre-incubator (3-12 months) - ideation to incubation: During this intensive pre-incubation phase, graduates enter the Launchpad programme. Challenges are identified linked to real market opportunities; teams are formed and support via dedicated delivery team is provided. This phase has multiple entry points: o Full 12-month MSc route, o Module based academic pathway, o 3-month Summer School post graduate pathway which can then further enhanced through to full MSc or module based academic pathway, o Bespoke Games path - 6 -12-month Post graduate programme where teams develop a studio and pitch able game prototype o External path - 1-3-month assessment path for external candidates with a scalable business idea. * Phase 2 - Launchpad high-growth incubator and accelerator (12+ months): The new businesses will then incorporate and enter an intensive incubation and acceleration phase. This will provide the companies with bespoke support from industry specialists, dedicated staff, and potential business partners to maximise their growth potential for the long-term benefit of the local economy. The funding also enabled the construction of a bespoke building to house the Launchpad graduates and businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0633e31c-581b-44e6-a640-a55f94f7b44d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2022 - 21 Apr 2023 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, CORNWALL
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

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