--- title: "PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-05-26" --- # PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832598.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow has initiated a procurement process under the title "PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations". This tender falls within the education sector and is being managed from Glasgow, UK, with the emphasis on piloting a co-founder venture development programme for critical technologies innovations. It employs a competitive procedure with negotiation, and as of 26 May 2026, the procurement is at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 25 June 2026. The buyer, University of Glasgow, aims to engage a partner which will help identify market opportunities, lead engineering resources, and secure seed investment over an 18-month pilot period. This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in venture development, particularly those with expertise in market opportunity validation, engineering, and entrepreneurial leadership. Companies that can demonstrate substantial experience and have a strong track record in driving new ventures in the technology sector are well-suited to bid for this contract. Furthermore, the involvement in this programme could enable a business to not only secure partnerships with academia but also potentially shape the future of technological innovation through effective venture creation. The procurement encourages initiatives that align with community benefits, such as creating employment opportunities and supporting vocational training, making it attractive for businesses committed to social responsibility and community engagement. ## Notice PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The UofG wishes to run an 18-month pilot to deliver a structured co-founder venture development programme in the field of complex hardware systems. This programme aims to deliver new venture creation via partnership with a co-founder organisation that can bring skills in market opportunity identification/validation, engineering resource and entrepreneurial leadership to secure seed investment for up to [3] ventures. Please refer to the PURCH2966 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for additional information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556605 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556605 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556605 PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations - PURCH2966 Provision of a Framework for Piloting a Co-Founder Venture Development Program for Critical Technologies Innovations Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. 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