--- title: "Investment Ready Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FUNDING LONDON LIMITED" published: "2022-01-12" --- # Investment Ready Programme Buyer: FUNDING LONDON LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca43979e-e546-4af4-a8d0-1e97a7535f75.json) ## Summary The Investment Ready Programme, initiated by Funding London, seeks a subject matter expert to conduct twelve group sessions on early-stage investment from 15th March 2022 to 16th December 2022. This procurement is classified under financial and insurance services and is located in London. The tender is currently open under an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 11th February 2022 to bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk, with a maximum budget of £40,000 (including VAT) allocated for the sessions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and training services, particularly those experienced in fundraising strategies tailored for underrepresented groups, such as female, disabled, and ethnic minority founders. Enterprises that can deliver interactive, engaging workshops on fundraising strategies, financial modelling, and presentation skills will be well positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to enhancing the investment readiness of SMEs in London. ## Notice Introduction Funding London seeks to engage a subject matter expert to deliver in depth content on early-stage investment for twelve group sessions between 15/03/2022 and 16/12/2022 focused on topics outlined in the 'Scope of Work'. This programme is delivered by Funding London for the London Business Hub. About Funding London SME Wholesale Finance (London) Limited, trading under Funding London, was established in 2004 by the then Mayor of London with the specific long-term mandate to support the Economic Development Strategy for London through its SME funding activities. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greater London Authority. More information about our activities and our funds can be found at www.fundinglondon.co.uk About the Investment Ready Programme 1. Background and context The Investment Ready Programme is designed as a pilot project to help London based SMEs, especially those led/managed by female, disabled or ethnic minority founders raise equity or debt finance. The overall goal is to help SMEs raise external finance by removing barriers to fundraising through targeted support. 2. Programme Objectives The programme will seek to: 1) Increase the value of investments made into SMEs from underrepresented groups; 2) Address presentation failures; and 3) Enable at least PS2.5 M of investment, of which PS1.5M to be raised by companies founded/led by underrepresented founders (female, disable and ethnic minority) Scope of Work The subject matter expert will help Funding London select eligible participants will provide content in the following areas for each cohort: * Fundraising strategy and funding options * Building and presenting the deck and the story * Financial modelling and valuation * Creating a data room and investor FAQ All the above are a combination of online and face-to-face group sessions. We expect these to be interactive sessions, lasting between three to four hours. A detailed scope of work and the bidding process can be found in the attachment of this notice. Please visit for further information. Budget We have a maximum budget of PS40,000 (incl. VAT) to cover the delivery of 12 group sessions. Deadline for submission of proposals Submit your proposal addressing the scope of work, proposed budget and providing relevant credentials (skills and experience) by 11 February to bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk. You will be contacted separately after your proposal has been reviewed. Questions and clarification Please visit attachment 'Scope of work and bidding process' for further information. If you require additional clarification, please send your questions at bianca@fundinglondon.co.uk before 31 January. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | FUNDING LONDON LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2A 1LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Farringdon Without | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2022 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 12 Jan 2022 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 12 Jan 2022 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 12 Jan 2022 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 12 Jan 2022 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 10 Jan 2022 at 16:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 10 Jan 2022 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 - 10 Jan 2022 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2adcd1-8df6-4bd2-ad85-d4629dfe4d69 12th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cde93cfe-4339-4e0b-a5a6-61593e29084d Extended programme description - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f6df4e5-8c4b-4b29-8952-2e2579a9bde2 Full programme description - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d556ef2d-bd27-4be6-85a5-d13cd65baf65 Detailed programme description, scope of work and selection process ## Notice URLs - https://fundinglondon.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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