Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c83-a338-7134-8edc-326ffe17ec0f/invitation-to-tender-for-launch-pad-mentoring-project cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender for Launch-Pad mentoring project. [Falmouth Exeter Plus](https://tendernation.io/buyers/falmouth-exeter-plus) Estimated value £15,000 Published 24 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 8 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Invitation to tender for Launch-Pad mentoring project. The objective is to provide a structured learning experience with two (2) 120-minute on-line sessions and two live pitch sessions that takes the students from introduction of the proposed problem space to designing, developing, and pitching a solution in a short-sprint process. There will be a prize pool of 3000 (GPB). A 250 (GBP) prize for best pitch from the end of the design sprint pitch night. A second pitch session will be organized for the presentation of cohort project proposals at the end of block 1 and will comprise a top prize of 2,000 (GBP) and a runner-up prize of 750 (GBP) as working capital plus mentorship from the Supplier team for the remainder of the year with the objective to coach them through fundraising activities. If the winning teams are funded, the supplier would take an equity position and continue mentorship for up to 1 year. ### Additional information: Activity Date Contracts Finder Notice published 23/08/2021 ### Dispatch of ITT 23/08/2021 Deadline for ITT clarifications (All queries must be submitted by this date to ensure that responses are provided, as far as possible, no later than 3 days before the tender submission deadline) Friday 03rd September at 12.00pm mid-day Return of ITT Wednesday 08th September 2021 at 12.00pm ### Evaluation of ITT W/E 10th September 2021 Notify Bidders of contract award decision Friday 10th September 2021 ### Contract award (envisaged) W/C 13th September 2021 Contract mobilisation (envisaged) W/C 13th September 2021 Contract Finders Award Notice W/C 13th September 2021 Read full description ## CPV classification Training programme services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ef808753-7d87-4c12-9282-b8c762a20faa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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