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PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations

University of Glasgow

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26 May 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has initiated a procurement process under the title "PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations". This tender falls within the education sector and is being managed from Glasgow, UK, with the emphasis on piloting a co-founder venture development programme for critical technologies innovations. It employs a competitive procedure with negotiation, and as of 26 May 2026, the procurement is at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 25 June 2026. The buyer, University of Glasgow, aims to engage a partner which will help identify market opportunities, lead engineering resources, and secure seed investment over an 18-month pilot period.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in venture development, particularly those with expertise in market opportunity validation, engineering, and entrepreneurial leadership. Companies that can demonstrate substantial experience and have a strong track record in driving new ventures in the technology sector are well-suited to bid for this contract. Furthermore, the involvement in this programme could enable a business to not only secure partnerships with academia but also potentially shape the future of technological innovation through effective venture creation. The procurement encourages initiatives that align with community benefits, such as creating employment opportunities and supporting vocational training, making it attractive for businesses committed to social responsibility and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations

Notice Description

PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The UofG wishes to run an 18-month pilot to deliver a structured co-founder venture development programme in the field of complex hardware systems. This programme aims to deliver new venture creation via partnership with a co-founder organisation that can bring skills in market opportunity identification/validation, engineering resource and entrepreneurial leadership to secure seed investment for up to [3] ventures. Please refer to the PURCH2966 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556605
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development 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
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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