Tender

TITLE: Provision of Recruitment Consultants for Launchpad Project - Falmouth University

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking provision for recruitment consultants for the Launchpad Project at Falmouth University, focusing on recruitment services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This open tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th July 2020 at 12:00pm. The contract is valued at £70,000 and expected to commence on 17th August 2020, running until 31st January 2022. Bidders are encouraged to address the need for enhancing the quantity and quality of software-related applicants for the programme, which aims to maintain a 5:1 application-to-placement ratio.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the recruitment sector, especially those that specialise in tech talent acquisition and workforce solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in identifying suitable candidates for digital and software roles, particularly junior developers or mature software developers, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. Leveraging the region's focus on innovation and economic growth through the Launchpad initiative, successful bidders will play a key role in fostering local talent and contributing to Cornwall's burgeoning tech landscape.

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Notice Title

TITLE: Provision of Recruitment Consultants for Launchpad Project - Falmouth University

Notice Description

Launchpad is an innovative, post-graduate incubation and acceleration programme developed by Falmouth University that creates new digital businesses to meet identified market demand in just 12 months. Software engineers, digital creatives and business people are brought together to solve industry challenges set by strategic partners. Founders create new high growth, high value tech businesses in Cornwall, that are underpinned by a specially designed one - year MA Entrepreneurship programme. Launchpad is an ambitious programme driven by Falmouth University and designed to retain talent in Cornwall, boost the local economy and create global opportunities. Our aim is to recruit the best graduates and work with exceptional partners to drive success for us and for Cornwall. As well as the courses that are delivered on-campus in Cornwall, Falmouth also provides ground-breaking online distance learning and exciting partnerships with industry-leading bodies including the Academy of Contemporary Music and the Fashion Retail Academy in London. Falmouth University is changing the way Higher Education is delivered. Its future focussed and transdisciplinary approach means it is planning for the needs of the future economy, ensuring its students have the skills they need to excel in a fast-changing world. Putting real world, real market challenges and hands-on experience at the heart of the learning experience also means that Falmouth's graduates leave as experienced professionals, accomplished complex problem solvers and strong team players. Our primary recruitment objective is to maintain the ratio of application to placement on the Launchpad programme, and to improve the recruitment of technical software applicants. Over the September 2019 and January 2020 intakes, Launchpad averages a 5:1 application ratio to placement. This is a significant improvement over previous intakes. We wish to maintain the application ratio at 5:1 with increase in software development applications, concentrating on Junior Developers or mature developers who clearly demonstrate the correct risk profile for the programme (programme withdrawals currently demonstrate a predominance profile of male, mature software developer). We also wish to increase the quality of applicant in both skill level and risk profile. Additional information: Bidders are required to submit all relevant parts of the Tender via the Falmouth University e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home by the specified closing date. Date by which Bidders will need to submit clarifications (if raised) Friday 17th July 2020 at 12.00pm mid-day Deadline for receipt of Stage 1 Tender Monday 20th July 2020 at 12.00pm mid-day Shortlisted bidders stage 2 notified W/E 31st July 2020 Stage 2 Presentation W/C 10th August 2020 Preferred Bidder chosen (subject to contract) W/E 14TH August 2020. Contract Start W/C 17th August 2020.

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/de0a2cc2-264b-497d-a3d0-c128e6b33245
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 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
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

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