--- title: "Provision of Investment Pitch session, including lead up support / coaching and administration for Falmouth University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2020-05-07" --- # Provision of Investment Pitch session, including lead up support / coaching and administration for Falmouth University Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4663036-7b57-435b-a7f4-797d8363cf8a.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Falmouth Exeter Plus, focuses on the provision of an Investment Pitch session that includes support, coaching, and administration for Falmouth University. Classified under coaching services (CPV code 79998000), this tender is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date for market consultation is set for 26th May 2020, and the activities will take place at the Penryn Campus in England, with the potential for three pitch sessions for up to five Launchpad start-ups during a trial period. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in coaching and event management, particularly those with experience in supporting start-ups and conducting pitch sessions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing tailored coaching, administration for events, and feedback mechanisms could thrive in this context. The flexible delivery model, initially conducted virtually, allows businesses to adapt to current circumstances while demonstrating their capability to enhance the Launchpad Programme's outreach and effectiveness. ## Notice The purpose of this document is to establish whether there are suitable parties available to support this element of the Launchpad project. To date we have run our own pitch sessions at various stages throughout the incubation year. This has involved organising those Launchpad businesses that take part, review of pitch deck / presentation, invitations and administration for the 'friendly' investor panel and audience, running the session (in person to date, no virtual sessions have been held) and the provision of feedback to each businesses involved. We now wish to test the market to ensure we are providing the best service possible and are seeking to source a suitable delivery partner using a fair, open and transparent method. The information received from this market testing survey will determine our next steps in regards to a procurement strategy. Launchpad is seeking to procure the services of a provider that will be able to provide the following: Delivery of an pitch / demo experience for up to 5 Launchpad start-ups at each of 3 monthly / bi-monthly sessions (trial period) 1. Administration for pitch session: to include identification of which Launchpad teams will participate (up to 5 per session), invitations to teams and to panel of experts / judges and guests a. 3 pitch sessions for a trial period, with potential to extend to more b. Panel of experienced judges willing to contribute feedback on the pitch session (to the teams involved and to the Launchpad Programme via the supplier) 2. Pitch session delivery: virtual whilst Covid-19 situation continues, on site after. To include recording of session for future learning 3. Coaching for identified Launchpad teams in lead up to the pitch session 4. Feedback: for individual teams (personalised) and for Launchpad staff team (to incorporate feedback to individual teams and a review of learning for the next session and for the Launchpad programme 5. To generate further interest in the Launchpad Programme through this activity (either / or - network of partners, potential students for future cohorts, other) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50423494-ecf6-4707-99d9-e61e7e619017 | | 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 | 7 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79998000 - Coaching services ## Release History - 7 May 2020 at 08:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50423494-ecf6-4707-99d9-e61e7e619017 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50423494-ecf6-4707-99d9-e61e7e619017 7th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dea9b13c-88e5-4b56-9d05-9a9de69aa9c0 Market Testing Document ## 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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