Tender

Capital Enterprise - Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project

CAPITAL ENTERPRISE

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Capital Enterprise is initiating the "Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project," aimed at enhancing the provision of accelerator programmes for tech start-ups in London. This initiative is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and seeks to establish a framework to support the growth of innovative tech and tech-focused companies. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 3rd April 2017. The total budget for this project is approximately £1,125,000, spread over two years, commencing on 5th May 2017 and concluding on 6th May 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those involved in startup acceleration and venture investment. Companies that offer accelerator programme services, consultancy for tech startups, or those aiming to support the growth of emerging tech firms would be especially well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a variety of service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate and potentially gain access to valuable resources and partnerships within London's vibrant tech ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Enterprise - Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project

Notice Description

Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) is a part-funded European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project, managed by Capital Enterprise (non contracting authority) alongside delivery partners City University, University College London and Greater London Enterprise. The CASTS programme will expand the provision of London's high quality accelerator programmes in order to generate more innovative tech and tech focused fast growth companies.Capital Enterprise is seeking to put in place a single framework that will govern the programme that supports Tech start-ups. The aim of the programmes is to help selected start-ups based in London to scale up their operations and increase their chances of receiving investment from business angels and VCs. Capital Enterprise is seeking to co fund 3 to 5 new accelerators. It is anticipated that 3-5 programmes will be run over a 2 year period, with an estimated 1,125,000 GBP to be spent over this period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0e19c-e570-4450-a939-c5e6d18dff68
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2017 - 6 May 2019 2-3 years
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
CAPITAL ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 2BB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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