Published date: 23 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 June 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Project management consultancy services - 72224000

Location of contract

BS161QY

Value of contract

£15,000

Procurement reference

Call for Content Delivery Partner

Published date

23 May 2023

Closing date

11 June 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 July 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Start School is a new and exciting pilot programme for the West of England region and will be delivered by a consortium of four universities: The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol), The University of Bristol, The University of Bath, and Bath Spa University.

The programme, funded by the West of England Combined Authority, will provide a package of support and development for 150 pre-start and early formation tech/digital businesses across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We will support founders at the very earliest stages of their journey to give them a better chance of success, and through inclusive and equitable recruitment processes and programme design, we will seek to address the underrepresentation of tech founders who are women, disabled, and/or from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

UWE Bristol is leading the programme consortium of universities, and we are seeking a content delivery partner to work with us for the duration of the project.

Applications

We are seeking a partner that has a broad and in-depth knowledge across early-stage tech/digital start-up support and has significant experience working with community groups.

Applicants must demonstrate:
• Examples of working closely with community groups in the region
• Experience of delivering/managing in-person start-up and early-stage venture support
• Extensive knowledge of the tech/digital start-up landscape in the West of England, including understanding of gaps in support for early-stage ventures
• Experience of delivering to diverse groups and of supporting inclusivity

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
1. Relevant experience (as above)
2. Delivery plan
3. Value for money
4. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
5. Environmental Sustainability.

To apply, please provide a document explaining how you meet the above criteria and listing your areas of expertise.

Please send applications to uwebusiness@uwe.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 11 June 2023.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Aimee Skinner

Address

Frenchay Campus,Coldharbour Lane
BRISTOL
BS161QY
England

Email

aimee.skinner@uwe.ac.uk

Website

www.startyour.uk