Planning

Launchpad Venture Studio - Strategic Partner Project

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Planning

17 May 2021 at 08:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Launchpad Venture Studio - Strategic Partner Project" is being conducted by Falmouth Exeter Plus in the South West region of England. Currently in the planning stage, the project is focused on training services within the education industry. Key milestones include the engagement end date set for 1st June 2021 and a deadline for clarifications on 24th May 2021. Through the tender, the aim is to find a strategic partner to support a structured learning experience for students, involving multiple online sessions that culminate in pitching solutions to identified problems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with a focus on holistic and regenerative approaches. Companies led by experienced entrepreneurs who have a track record in facilitating workshops and design sprints would be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only offers potential financial backing for promising student pitches but also long-term mentorship, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence in educational innovation and support for emerging talents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launchpad Venture Studio - Strategic Partner Project

Notice Description

We are seeking a strategic partner to provide a structured learning experience with three 90-minute on-line sessions that take our students from introduction of a proposed problem space to designing, developing, and pitching a solution in a short-sprint process. The winning student pitch would receive working capital and mentorship from the strategic partner for the remainder of the year with the objective to coach them through market validation activities. If any of the teams are of an investment interest, the partner would be willing to become a lead investor with Falmouth University, take an equity position, and continue mentorship. An ideal strategic partner would: 1. Focus on holistic and regenerative ecosystem solutions. 2. Be founded by Serial Entrepreneurs with deep experience building human and system-centred ventures, products, services and programs from insight, conception, and development to market execution. 3. Have leadership experience across a broad range of organizations and cultures from early-stage start-ups to large established enterprises. 4. Be able to solve Global Challenges from A Local, Place-based Perspective 5. Have expertise running collaborative workshops and design sprints for large companies around the world. (For example, NASA) 6. Fundamental belief that technology can be leveraged to change the world - for the better. Additional information: Activity Date Dispatch of Market Test Document 17/05/2021 Deadline for clarifications 24/05/2021 at 12.00pm Mid-day Return of Expressions of Interest 01/06/2021 at 12.00pm Mid-day

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ada9dd58-0082-4293-9a95-a02ebd837ed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7bee5e-bbf0-4eb6-b9ff-c8aa2bf0eaba
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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