--- title: "Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2020-04-23" --- # Market test - Provision of Software Business Network for Falmouth University Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46b7175-f272-43ce-aaa4-1ff79521a18d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Falmouth Exeter Plus, which is seeking to provision a Software Business Network at Falmouth University, located in Penryn, South West England. This planning stage of the tender is intended to facilitate networking among local software businesses and contribute to the growth of the regional skills pipeline in Cornwall. Key dates include the deadline for clarifications on 8th May 2020 and the deadline for submission of expressions of interest by 11th May 2020. The process follows a tender initiation type and is classified under the CPV code for Software Package and Information Systems. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and networking solutions, particularly those with a focus on supporting startups and educational collaborations. Companies that align with the objectives of enhancing local entrepreneurship, facilitating connections among tech enterprises, and contributing to regional skills development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses in the South West region of the UK that can provide innovative membership models and networking support can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence and influence in the local software ecosystem. ## Notice Launchpad is seeking to procure the services of a network that will be able to provide the following within its subscription fee: 1. Student/individual membership for those in the incubation phase of Launchpad, prior to incorporation. 2. Entry-level membership of the network for its businesses their first year of incorporation. 3. The network should be active in supporting the networking of local software businesses with each other. 4. The network should be contributing to the skills pipeline in Cornwall, including working with local educational institutions, so that the long-term sustainable growth potential of the businesses built by Launchpad is enhanced. 5. The network should be co-operating with regional groups such as Tech South-West and national groups such as Tech Nation to work effectively in profiling Cornwall as a good place to build a software business. 6. The network should be in good working relationship with other Cornwall tech players, such as conferences like Agile on the Beach, creating opportunities and profile for member businesses and organisations. Additional information: Issue Market Testing Document Friday 24th April 2020 Deadline for Clarifications Friday 08th May 2020 Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest Monday 11th May 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76471c83-9b67-44de-a42b-efcf85f48d1c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 May 2020 | | 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 | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 23 Apr 2020 at 08:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76471c83-9b67-44de-a42b-efcf85f48d1c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76471c83-9b67-44de-a42b-efcf85f48d1c 23rd April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc1295f-88ca-49fd-b48c-3fe5afdcf99c Market Test ## Notice URLs - http://www.falmouth.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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