Planning

Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

23 Apr 2020 at 08:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falmouth Exeter Plus, which is seeking to provision a Software Business Network at Falmouth University, located in Penryn, South West England. This planning stage of the tender is intended to facilitate networking among local software businesses and contribute to the growth of the regional skills pipeline in Cornwall. Key dates include the deadline for clarifications on 8th May 2020 and the deadline for submission of expressions of interest by 11th May 2020. The process follows a tender initiation type and is classified under the CPV code for Software Package and Information Systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and networking solutions, particularly those with a focus on supporting startups and educational collaborations. Companies that align with the objectives of enhancing local entrepreneurship, facilitating connections among tech enterprises, and contributing to regional skills development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses in the South West region of the UK that can provide innovative membership models and networking support can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence and influence in the local software ecosystem.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University

Notice Description

Launchpad is seeking to procure the services of a network that will be able to provide the following within its subscription fee: 1. Student/individual membership for those in the incubation phase of Launchpad, prior to incorporation. 2. Entry-level membership of the network for its businesses their first year of incorporation. 3. The network should be active in supporting the networking of local software businesses with each other. 4. The network should be contributing to the skills pipeline in Cornwall, including working with local educational institutions, so that the long-term sustainable growth potential of the businesses built by Launchpad is enhanced. 5. The network should be co-operating with regional groups such as Tech South-West and national groups such as Tech Nation to work effectively in profiling Cornwall as a good place to build a software business. 6. The network should be in good working relationship with other Cornwall tech players, such as conferences like Agile on the Beach, creating opportunities and profile for member businesses and organisations. Additional information: Issue Market Testing Document Friday 24th April 2020 Deadline for Clarifications Friday 08th May 2020 Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest Monday 11th May 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76471c83-9b67-44de-a42b-efcf85f48d1c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2020Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d-2020-04-23T09:41:42+01:00",
    "date": "2020-04-23T09:41:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2020-05-11T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76471c83-9b67-44de-a42b-efcf85f48d1c",
                "datePublished": "2020-04-23T09:41:42+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "marketStudies",
                "description": "Market Test",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc1295f-88ca-49fd-b48c-3fe5afdcf99c",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "1513Launchpad",
        "title": "Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University",
        "description": "Launchpad is seeking to procure the services of a network that will be able to provide the following within its subscription fee: 1. Student/individual membership for those in the incubation phase of Launchpad, prior to incorporation. 2. Entry-level membership of the network for its businesses their first year of incorporation. 3. The network should be active in supporting the networking of local software businesses with each other. 4. The network should be contributing to the skills pipeline in Cornwall, including working with local educational institutions, so that the long-term sustainable growth potential of the businesses built by Launchpad is enhanced. 5. The network should be co-operating with regional groups such as Tech South-West and national groups such as Tech Nation to work effectively in profiling Cornwall as a good place to build a software business. 6. The network should be in good working relationship with other Cornwall tech players, such as conferences like Agile on the Beach, creating opportunities and profile for member businesses and organisations. Additional information: Issue Market Testing Document Friday 24th April 2020 Deadline for Clarifications Friday 08th May 2020 Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest Monday 11th May 2020",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7nAF6BTs",
            "name": "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7nAF6BTs"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Penryn Campus",
                "locality": "PENRYN",
                "postalCode": "TR109FE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Chris Jones",
                "email": "procurement@fxplus.ac.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.falmouth.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7nAF6BTs",
        "name": "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS"
    }
}