--- title: "Mentoring Services: Games-based Business & Strategic Development, Investment & Fund-Raising, Commercial Capitalisation & Technology Investment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Mentoring Services: Games-based Business & Strategic Development, Investment & Fund-Raising, Commercial Capitalisation & Technology Investment Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f93c845-4950-4002-b154-7fad4a679513.json) ## Summary The Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking to procure mentoring services focused on games-based business development, investment fundraising, and technology investment through an open tender process. This procurement falls under the category of development consultancy services, with a value of £20,000. The tender deadline for submitting inquiries is set for 2nd September 2021 at midday, with the return of submissions due by 7th September 2021 at midday. The anticipated start of the contract is 13th September 2021 and will run for one year, concluding on 13th September 2022. The service is aimed at the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business development, particularly those with experience in the gaming industry, to expand their services and client base. Companies capable of delivering team guidance on publishing, marketing strategies, and network building will be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on mentoring and strategic development, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches to fulfil the requirements set forth by Falmouth Exeter Plus. ## Notice Launchpad (Games) is seeking to procure the services of individuals or companies that will be able to provide the following on a team-by-team basis: 1. Team guidance on 1st and 3rd party publishing and partner management 2. Team guidance on the publishing process and orientation of company and content to maximise chances of achieving publishing funding 3. Team guidance on content acquisition, marketing, and portfolio planning 4. Networking and introduction of publishing contacts to Launchpad (Games) and participating teams 5. Mentoring advice to teams towards best practice for team development 6. Ability to offer non-executive director/board advise for incubating companies 7. Network building for Launchpad (Games) within industry to increase the profile of the programme Invitation to quo Additional information: Activity Date Dispatch of ITQ Friday 20th August 2021 Deadline for ITQ clarifications Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 12.00pm Return of ITQ Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 12.00pm Evaluation of ITT and Shortlisting Wednesday 8th September 2021 Notify Bidders of contract award decision Friday 10th September 2021 Contract award (envisaged) As above ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76be650-4b21-4188-8453-ea6e58b0e9cf | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76be650-4b21-4188-8453-ea6e58b0e9cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76be650-4b21-4188-8453-ea6e58b0e9cf 23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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