Tender

MID WALES CHALLENGE LED LAUNCHPAD SERIES

ABERINNOVATION

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06 Dec 2021 at 11:52

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series" is initiated by AberInnovation, located at Gogerddan Campus, Aberystwyth, with a focus on advancing innovative solutions in Mid Wales. The initiative, which is part of the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, invites expressions of interest for research and development contracts up to £30,000. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with applications due by noon on 10th January 2022, while the award period concludes on 31st January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in environmental solutions, agricultural innovations, and societal problem-solving. Companies in the private, public, and third sectors can collaborate to create novel solutions while also potentially benefitting from the development of skilled labour through the associated Launch Pad Skills Builder programme. This initiative aims not only to drive innovative business growth but also to strengthen skills and employment in the Mid Wales area, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MID WALES CHALLENGE LED LAUNCHPAD SERIES

Notice Description

The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series is part of the Growing Mid Wales Partnership an initiative representing the region's interests and priorities for improvements to the local economy. This programme is delivered by AberInnovation and Innovation Strategy in collaboration with Ceredigion County Council, Powys County Council, Hywel Dda University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is inviting projects to develop innovative solutions which can advance our environment in Mid Wales. We are seeking expressions of interest from private, public and third sectors organisations to tender for R&D contracts of up to PS30,000 (inclusive of VAT) per project to develop and prototype their new products and services. This challenge is supported by the Welsh Government and the UK Government.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is a new programme aimed at developing novel solutions to public sector and societal issues through research and innovation whilst offering new market opportunities for businesses and people in Mid Wales. The programme will enable businesses to analyse and evaluate the potential of concepts and ideas for eventual public sector deployment through collaboration with academia and regional leadership to encourage success and growth. Through a collaborative working model, it will deliver expertise and resources to accelerate the development of innovative businesses and accelerate growth through high impact innovation. This new programme will involve stakeholders from public, private, and academic sectors identifying and selecting the most pressing, regional societal issues requiring solutions and working together to support businesses in the development of solutions to the identified problem. This will include tailored support and the potential to utilise unique regional capital assets and technology to support businesses in the development of novel solutions. Challenge Led Launch Pads will provide excellent opportunities for businesses to develop and demonstrate technology to a range of stakeholders within the partnership acting as potential customers.Importantly, challenges not only need innovative solutions, but they also need skilled people to deliver the need in the region. Skills are often the biggest issue and priority for business and installing a well skilled and able labour market to support our industries of the future is crucial for innovative businesses. Challenge Led Launch Pads will support individuals in the development of skills and knowledge throughout Mid Wales communities through an innovative work placement and match making scheme known as the Launch Pad Skills Builder. Individuals will be offered opportunities to work alongside successful businesses to gain new skills and knowledge throughout the duration of the project. Businesses will provide tasks and offer shadowing opportunities to individuals to stimulate new ideas and increase confidence during the programme. Through this approach businesses will benefit from additional resource, improved skills and understanding of how to employ new staff. Individuals stand to benefit through the development of news skills supporting their careers, building relationships with potential long-term employers, and improving the chance of sustainable employment.Challenge Led Launch Pads aim to address core areas of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to help renew our communities and build a more productive and prosperous economy in Mid Wales.Applications must be submitted via the Sell2Wales postbox and the deadline for applications is noon on the 10th January 2022.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115739.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. All participants must complete and submit the application form to Sell2Wales by noon on the 10th January 2022.Please find all information you need in the five competition documents uploaded. Please read all carefully.(WA Ref:115739)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115739
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115739
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

24 - Chemical products

41 - Collected and purified water

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

24000000 - Chemical products

41000000 - Collected and purified water

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERINNOVATION
Contact Name
Teleri Davies
Contact Email
had50@aber.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1970628464

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3EE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Trefeurig
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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