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title: "Market Test Document for Software Business Network"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS"
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# Market Test Document for Software Business Network

Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44499b65-aa10-4f9d-be0f-50468c4d5e22

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is being conducted by Falmouth Exeter Plus, based in Penryn, England. The title of the tender is "Market Test Document for Software Business Network," aimed at acquiring industry-specific software packages. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of 25th January 2021. The relevant procurement method involves early engagement, with additional documents provided for potential bidders to understand the opportunity better.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software development. Companies with experience in delivering projects within the software sector are encouraged to participate. This engagement might open new avenues for growth by allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting the outlined criteria, thereby potentially leading to further procurement stages.

## Notice

Any interested parties who can meet the six elements of criteria as set out in section 3, should reply with an Expression of interest, by the deadlines as stated above. This should include a brief overview of your company (including contact details) and any relevant experiences in delivering this type of project. All expressions of interests will then be reviewed and invited to participate in the next stage of the process (if applicable). All correspondence should be directed via our procurement e-mail address , quoting the reference 1655LaunchPad - Procurement@fxplus.ac.uk and copying in the project lead ben.sewell@falmouth.ac.uk and Studio Manager phil.marshall@falmouth.ac.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fae5dd-49c8-4aaf-9638-ea0a0ce8c9cb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS |
| Locality | PENRYN |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR10 9FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 13:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fae5dd-49c8-4aaf-9638-ea0a0ce8c9cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fae5dd-49c8-4aaf-9638-ea0a0ce8c9cb
  8th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d74e6504-b6bb-4846-a73e-6af96d6289a4

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falmouth.ac.uk

## Provenance

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