Tender

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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Tender

27 Apr 2022 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falmouth Exeter Plus, which is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of state aid advice as part of its ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme. The tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, is currently in the active stage and was published on 27 April 2022. The tender period closes on 11 May 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 12 May 2022 and conclude on 15 May 2023. The associated services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in state aid advice and business incubation programmes. Companies capable of supporting high-growth strategies and providing custom solutions tailored to new business ventures would be ideally suited to compete. As Falmouth University aims to enhance local economic growth, firms that can provide innovative and impactful support to incubated businesses will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

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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

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/468b0f7e-ebc3-48df-9630-afd641a70a68
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2022 - 15 May 2023 1-2 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
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

Further Information

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