Notice Information
Notice Title
Investment Ready Programme
Notice Description
Introduction Funding London seeks to engage a subject matter expert to deliver in depth content on early-stage investment for twelve group sessions between 15/03/2022 and 16/12/2022 focused on topics outlined in the 'Scope of Work'. This programme is delivered by Funding London for the London Business Hub. About Funding London SME Wholesale Finance (London) Limited, trading under Funding London, was established in 2004 by the then Mayor of London with the specific long-term mandate to support the Economic Development Strategy for London through its SME funding activities. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greater London Authority. More information about our activities and our funds can be found at www.fundinglondon.co.uk About the Investment Ready Programme 1. Background and context The Investment Ready Programme is designed as a pilot project to help London based SMEs, especially those led/managed by female, disabled or ethnic minority founders raise equity or debt finance. The overall goal is to help SMEs raise external finance by removing barriers to fundraising through targeted support. 2. Programme Objectives The programme will seek to: 1) Increase the value of investments made into SMEs from underrepresented groups; 2) Address presentation failures; and 3) Enable at least PS2.5 M of investment, of which PS1.5M to be raised by companies founded/led by underrepresented founders (female, disable and ethnic minority) Scope of Work The subject matter expert will help Funding London select eligible participants will provide content in the following areas for each cohort: * Fundraising strategy and funding options * Building and presenting the deck and the story * Financial modelling and valuation * Creating a data room and investor FAQ All the above are a combination of online and face-to-face group sessions. We expect these to be interactive sessions, lasting between three to four hours. A detailed scope of work and the bidding process can be found in the attachment of this notice. Please visit for further information. Budget We have a maximum budget of PS40,000 (incl. VAT) to cover the delivery of 12 group sessions. Deadline for submission of proposals Submit your proposal addressing the scope of work, proposed budget and providing relevant credentials (skills and experience) by 11 February to bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk. You will be contacted separately after your proposal has been reviewed. Questions and clarification Please visit attachment 'Scope of work and bidding process' for further information. If you require additional clarification, please send your questions at bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk before 31 January.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69
- 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 (below threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- 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
- £40,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Jan 20224 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 11 Feb 2022Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Dec 2022 6-12 months
- 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
- FUNDING LONDON LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Bianca Valea
- Contact Email
- bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- 020 7043 0739
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- WC2A 1LG
- Post Town
- Central London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- City of London
- Electoral Ward
- Farringdon Without
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69
12th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cde93cfe-4339-4e0b-a5a6-61593e29084d
Extended programme description -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f6df4e5-8c4b-4b29-8952-2e2579a9bde2
Full programme description -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d556ef2d-bd27-4be6-85a5-d13cd65baf65
Detailed programme description, scope of work and selection process
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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