Invitation to tender for Launch-Pad mentoring project

Concepts

• training programme
• penryn
• sprint
• launch-pad mentoring project
• prize pool
• live pitch sessions
• line sessions
• structured learning experience
• introduction of the proposed problem space
• end of the design sprint pitch night

Location

Description

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.

CPV Codes

• 80521000 - Training programme services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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. 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