--- title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of state aid advice for Falmouth University's ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2022-04-27" --- # Invitation to tender for the provision of state aid advice for Falmouth University's ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme. Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1822577-7e74-4d25-8d0c-358cbfc2899d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Falmouth Exeter Plus, which is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of state aid advice as part of its ERDF LaunchPad Post-Graduate Business Incubation Programme. The tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, is currently in the active stage and was published on 27 April 2022. The tender period closes on 11 May 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 12 May 2022 and conclude on 15 May 2023. The associated services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in state aid advice and business incubation programmes. Companies capable of supporting high-growth strategies and providing custom solutions tailored to new business ventures would be ideally suited to compete. As Falmouth University aims to enhance local economic growth, firms that can provide innovative and impactful support to incubated businesses will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. ## Notice The project includes two key phases with multiple entry points: * Phase 1 - Launchpad pre-incubator (3-12 months) - ideation to incubation: During this intensive pre-incubation phase, graduates enter the Launchpad programme. Challenges are identified linked to real market opportunities; teams are formed and support via dedicated delivery team is provided. This phase has multiple entry points: o Full 12-month MSc route, o Module based academic pathway, o 3-month Summer School post graduate pathway which can then further enhanced through to full MSc or module based academic pathway, o Bespoke Games path - 6 -12-month Post graduate programme where teams develop a studio and pitch able game prototype o External path - 1-3-month assessment path for external candidates with a scalable business idea. * Phase 2 - Launchpad high-growth incubator and accelerator (12+ months): The new businesses will then incorporate and enter an intensive incubation and acceleration phase. This will provide the companies with bespoke support from industry specialists, dedicated staff, and potential business partners to maximise their growth potential for the long-term benefit of the local economy. The funding also enabled the construction of a bespoke building to house the Launchpad graduates and businesses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b0f7e-ebc3-48df-9630-afd641a70a68 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2022 - 15 May 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS | | Locality | PENRYN, CORNWALL | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2022 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b0f7e-ebc3-48df-9630-afd641a70a68 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b0f7e-ebc3-48df-9630-afd641a70a68 27th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46364&B=FXPLUS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/105170 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://fxplus.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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