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title: "Capital Enterprise - Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project"
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# Capital Enterprise - Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project

Buyer: CAPITAL ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68159ed6-aaad-4a51-9fdb-805ee0f5b5c5

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## Summary

The Capital Enterprise is initiating the "Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Project," aimed at enhancing the provision of accelerator programmes for tech start-ups in London. This initiative is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and seeks to establish a framework to support the growth of innovative tech and tech-focused companies. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 3rd April 2017. The total budget for this project is approximately £1,125,000, spread over two years, commencing on 5th May 2017 and concluding on 6th May 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those involved in startup acceleration and venture investment. Companies that offer accelerator programme services, consultancy for tech startups, or those aiming to support the growth of emerging tech firms would be especially well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a variety of service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate and potentially gain access to valuable resources and partnerships within London's vibrant tech ecosystem.

## Notice

Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) is a part-funded European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project, managed by Capital Enterprise (non contracting authority) alongside delivery partners City University, University College London and Greater London Enterprise. The CASTS programme will expand the provision of London's high quality accelerator programmes in order to generate more innovative tech and tech focused fast growth companies.Capital Enterprise is seeking to put in place a single framework that will govern the programme that supports Tech start-ups. The aim of the programmes is to help selected start-ups based in London to scale up their operations and increase their chances of receiving investment from business angels and VCs. Capital Enterprise is seeking to co fund 3 to 5 new accelerators. It is anticipated that 3-5 programmes will be run over a 2 year period, with an estimated 1,125,000 GBP to be spent over this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0e19c-e570-4450-a939-c5e6d18dff68 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2017 - 6 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITAL ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 2BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0e19c-e570-4450-a939-c5e6d18dff68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b0e19c-e570-4450-a939-c5e6d18dff68
  6th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR139753
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## Notice URLs

- http://capitalenterprise.org/

## Provenance

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