--- title: "MID WALES CHALLENGE LED LAUNCHPAD SERIES" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115739" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115739" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115739.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115739.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERINNOVATION" published: "2021-12-06" --- # MID WALES CHALLENGE LED LAUNCHPAD SERIES Buyer: ABERINNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115739 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115739) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115739.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series" is initiated by AberInnovation, located at Gogerddan Campus, Aberystwyth, with a focus on advancing innovative solutions in Mid Wales. The initiative, which is part of the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, invites expressions of interest for research and development contracts up to £30,000. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with applications due by noon on 10th January 2022, while the award period concludes on 31st January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in environmental solutions, agricultural innovations, and societal problem-solving. Companies in the private, public, and third sectors can collaborate to create novel solutions while also potentially benefitting from the development of skilled labour through the associated Launch Pad Skills Builder programme. This initiative aims not only to drive innovative business growth but also to strengthen skills and employment in the Mid Wales area, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their market presence. ## Notice The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Series is part of the Growing Mid Wales Partnership an initiative representing the region's interests and priorities for improvements to the local economy. This programme is delivered by AberInnovation and Innovation Strategy in collaboration with Ceredigion County Council, Powys County Council, Hywel Dda University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is inviting projects to develop innovative solutions which can advance our environment in Mid Wales. We are seeking expressions of interest from private, public and third sectors organisations to tender for R&D contracts of up to PS30,000 (inclusive of VAT) per project to develop and prototype their new products and services. This challenge is supported by the Welsh Government and the UK Government.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is a new programme aimed at developing novel solutions to public sector and societal issues through research and innovation whilst offering new market opportunities for businesses and people in Mid Wales. The programme will enable businesses to analyse and evaluate the potential of concepts and ideas for eventual public sector deployment through collaboration with academia and regional leadership to encourage success and growth. Through a collaborative working model, it will deliver expertise and resources to accelerate the development of innovative businesses and accelerate growth through high impact innovation. This new programme will involve stakeholders from public, private, and academic sectors identifying and selecting the most pressing, regional societal issues requiring solutions and working together to support businesses in the development of solutions to the identified problem. This will include tailored support and the potential to utilise unique regional capital assets and technology to support businesses in the development of novel solutions. Challenge Led Launch Pads will provide excellent opportunities for businesses to develop and demonstrate technology to a range of stakeholders within the partnership acting as potential customers.Importantly, challenges not only need innovative solutions, but they also need skilled people to deliver the need in the region. Skills are often the biggest issue and priority for business and installing a well skilled and able labour market to support our industries of the future is crucial for innovative businesses. Challenge Led Launch Pads will support individuals in the development of skills and knowledge throughout Mid Wales communities through an innovative work placement and match making scheme known as the Launch Pad Skills Builder. Individuals will be offered opportunities to work alongside successful businesses to gain new skills and knowledge throughout the duration of the project. Businesses will provide tasks and offer shadowing opportunities to individuals to stimulate new ideas and increase confidence during the programme. Through this approach businesses will benefit from additional resource, improved skills and understanding of how to employ new staff. Individuals stand to benefit through the development of news skills supporting their careers, building relationships with potential long-term employers, and improving the chance of sustainable employment.Challenge Led Launch Pads aim to address core areas of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to help renew our communities and build a more productive and prosperous economy in Mid Wales.Applications must be submitted via the Sell2Wales postbox and the deadline for applications is noon on the 10th January 2022.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115739.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. All participants must complete and submit the application form to Sell2Wales by noon on the 10th January 2022.Please find all information you need in the five competition documents uploaded. Please read all carefully.(WA Ref:115739)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115739 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERINNOVATION | | Locality | ABERYSTWYTH | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3EE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Trefeurig | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 24 - Chemical products - 41 - Collected and purified water - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 24000000 - Chemical products - 41000000 - Collected and purified water - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2021 at 11:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115739 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC381459&idx=4 7th January 2022 - Latest version of FAQs clarified. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC381459&idx=3 17th December 2021 - Frequently asked questions, version 1. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC381459&idx=1 6th December 2021 - Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Documents - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC381459&idx=2 6th December 2021 - Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Documents - Cymraeg ## Notice URLs - https://Sell2Wales - https://www.aberinnovation.com - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115739.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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