--- title: "GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2023-03-14" --- # GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae266a09-4d3b-4c59-8aa0-ccabd3f7ec40.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation is seeking to establish a tailored investor readiness programme called "GSS23209 - No Limits Investor Readiness Programme". This procurement falls under the Analysis services industry category. The planning stage is currently ongoing, with key milestones including the engagement end date on 22nd March 2023. UK Research and Innovation, a major contracting authority, is based in England. The estimated contract value ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000 with a potential 12-month agreement. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, research and development services, and business and management consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate. The tailored programme aims to help under-represented founders/co-founders raise equity investment, enhancing their chances of securing private investment. Businesses interested are required to register their attendance for the online Supplier Day scheduled for 28th March 2023. ## Notice UKRI seeks to establish a tailored investor readiness programme that educates and prepares under-represented and overlooked founders/co-founders or key decision makers in raising and securing equity investment. The central objective of the investment readiness programme is to help businesses understand and prepare for raising equity investment. The purpose of the programme is to level the playing field for diverse innovators, equipping them with the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to secure private investment. The programme will help companies to: - Understand what private investment is and whether it is the best route for them. - Understand what it takes and the process to navigate and secure private investment. - Be equipped with the tools to sustainably navigate funding rounds - Understand how their business will be perceived by external audiences and be equipped to negotiate with potential investors There is extensive and growing evidence that underrepresented innovators/founders experience inequalities and barriers to be successful innovators and successfully grow their businesses, barriers include access to private investment. Some of these barriers and challenges can be specific to certain communities or groups. This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above. If you believe that this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to the following email address: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable UKRI to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of its requirements. Please register by 22nd March 2023. The estimated value excluding VAT is PS500,000 - PS1,000,000 We anticipate the new provision being a 12 month agreement with the option to extend for a further 7 months. The supplier engagement days will be held online via Zoom on 28th March 2023, time to be confirmed. The format of the Supplier Day will be confirmed in advance and an agenda of the day will be provided. About the contracting Authority - UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Additional information: Please see the attached document for additional information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bface044-41fe-47ae-bfa9-93d8eb52df1f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 14 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Mar 2023 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2023 at 13:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bface044-41fe-47ae-bfa9-93d8eb52df1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bface044-41fe-47ae-bfa9-93d8eb52df1f 14th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32848f8e-a801-4467-81a8-06cd82db1103 Additional Information ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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