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title: "Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University"
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# Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University

Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd279883-ff01-4210-9554-9ee6f64759b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Falmouth University, operating under Falmouth Exeter Plus, which seeks to engage a consultant firm for the provision of legal advice and services related to their Launchpad programme. This tender, titled "Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University," is classified under legal and higher education services within the South West region of England. The open procedure tender was published on 10th March 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th April 2017 at 12:00 midday (UK time). The contract is scheduled to commence on 24th April 2017 and run until 5th June 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in higher education contexts and startup incubation programmes. Businesses well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on legal consulting, contract management, and intellectual property rights development. The engagement requires skills to navigate complex agreements and collaboration with industry partners, making it ideal for consultancies that can provide tailored legal advice and support for growth-driven projects.

## Notice

Falmouth University wishes to engage the services of a consultant firm to provide legal advice and services for the Launchpad programme. This will be in several parts: 1. Review and amendment of the student contract to align with the programme outputs and objectives. 2. Development of a Memorandum of Understanding template between the Launchpad programme and Launchpad Industry Partners with advice on any bespoke arrangements. 3. Management of the incorporation of Launchpad graduate companies and the establishment of investment and shareholder agreements and transferal/development of IPR. 2. Summary of Project Launchpad is a graduate incubation and acceleration programme designed to build new high growth businesses to meet market demand in just 12 months. It is also an innovative method of graduate incubation as it is underpinned by a specially designed one-year (MA) Entrepreneurship programme, where setting up a new high growth business becomes the learning vehicle. This means students both build a new business and gain a Master's Degree at the same time. Additional information: All correspondence, tenders, associated documents etc. (whether before or after the final submission of tender) are to be directed through the e- procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home All requests for clarification or communications relating to the Tender must be submitted by the deadline via the e-procurement portal FAO Nick Dixon and with the procurement reference number clearly referenced 906Launch-pad. Please note that the deadline for receipt of clarifications is Monday 03rd April 2017 12.00pm Mid-day UK Time) 5.1 This ITT will close at 12:00 Midday (UK Time) on Friday 07TH April 2017, It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that their completed bid is uploaded, in full, no later than the date and time above. Tenders will not be considered if the complete information called for is not provided by the closing date and time stated in this document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9259c9b1-83e2-4c11-b380-2306416f946f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9259c9b1-83e2-4c11-b380-2306416f946f
- 27 Jul 2017 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a54269b-5632-49ac-9010-7231f419bc4b
- 10 Mar 2017 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a54269b-5632-49ac-9010-7231f419bc4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9259c9b1-83e2-4c11-b380-2306416f946f
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a54269b-5632-49ac-9010-7231f419bc4b
  27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36fcaf4c-525b-4224-81ec-ea8be6cbc0f0
  ITT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falmouth.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home

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