Planning

GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

14 Mar 2023 at 13:54

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking to establish a tailored investor readiness programme called "GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme". This procurement falls under the Analysis services industry category. The planning stage is currently ongoing, with key milestones including the engagement end date on 22nd March 2023. UK Research and Innovation, a major contracting authority, is based in England. The estimated contract value ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000 with a potential 12-month agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, research and development services, and business and management consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate. The tailored programme aims to help under-represented founders/co-founders raise equity investment, enhancing their chances of securing private investment. Businesses interested are required to register their attendance for the online Supplier Day scheduled for 28th March 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme

Notice Description

UKRI seeks to establish a tailored investor readiness programme that educates and prepares under-represented and overlooked founders/co-founders or key decision makers in raising and securing equity investment. The central objective of the investment readiness programme is to help businesses understand and prepare for raising equity investment. The purpose of the programme is to level the playing field for diverse innovators, equipping them with the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to secure private investment. The programme will help companies to: - Understand what private investment is and whether it is the best route for them. - Understand what it takes and the process to navigate and secure private investment. - Be equipped with the tools to sustainably navigate funding rounds - Understand how their business will be perceived by external audiences and be equipped to negotiate with potential investors There is extensive and growing evidence that underrepresented innovators/founders experience inequalities and barriers to be successful innovators and successfully grow their businesses, barriers include access to private investment. Some of these barriers and challenges can be specific to certain communities or groups. This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above. If you believe that this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to the following email address: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable UKRI to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of its requirements. Please register by 22nd March 2023. The estimated value excluding VAT is PS500,000 - PS1,000,000 We anticipate the new provision being a 12 month agreement with the option to extend for a further 7 months. The supplier engagement days will be held online via Zoom on 28th March 2023, time to be confirmed. The format of the Supplier Day will be confirmed in advance and an agenda of the day will be provided. About the contracting Authority - UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Additional information: Please see the attached document for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bface044-41fe-47ae-bfa9-93d8eb52df1f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management 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
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2023Expired
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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