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title: "Market test for provision of Venture Studio Network for Falmouth University"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eae79e89-a285-4921-9d50-2e4929603b9c"
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buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS"
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# Market test for provision of Venture Studio Network for Falmouth University

Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eae79e89-a285-4921-9d50-2e4929603b9c

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being initiated by Falmouth Exeter Plus for the tender titled "Market test for provision of Venture Studio Network for Falmouth University". This procurement falls under the networking software package category within the South West region of England. Currently in the planning stage, the market engagement notice was published on 5th February 2021, and the engagement period will conclude on 19th February 2021, with clarifications due by 12th February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business activities. Companies specialising in software networking solutions, particularly those with experience in educational settings, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could lead to long-term partnership opportunities with Falmouth University, enhancing service provision in the academic sector.

## Notice

All correspondence should be directed via our procurement e-mail address - Procurement@fxplus.ac.uk and copying in the project lead phil.marshall@falmouth.ac.uk . Please ensure you quote the procurement reference in all correspondence - 1667LaunchPad. All clarifications and expressions of interest submissions must be received by the requested deadlines. Issue Market Testing Document Friday 05th Feb 2021 Deadline for Clarifications Friday 12th Feb 2021 Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest Friday 19th May 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0560287d-7b27-46f1-8e5c-d73f2dd0c530 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| 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

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2021 at 13:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0560287d-7b27-46f1-8e5c-d73f2dd0c530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0560287d-7b27-46f1-8e5c-d73f2dd0c530
  5th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a651371-d01f-4238-ad66-594b8057b45f

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falmouth.ac.uk

## Provenance

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