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In order to attract high-quality investment into Cornwall and retain a greater proportion of graduates and entrepreneurial talent within the region, Falmouth University submitted, and was subsequently awarded European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) to deliver a large-scale graduate business incubation and acceleration project. Since the main programme commenced in July 2016, it has created over 31 new companies and 75 new jobs. The project includes two key phases with multiple entry points: • Phase 1 - Launchpad pre-incubator (3-12 months) - ideation to incubation: During this intensive pre-incubation phase, graduates enter the Launchpad programme. Challenges are identified linked to real market opportunities; teams are formed and support via dedicated delivery team is provided. This phase has multiple entry points: o Full 12-month MSc route, o Module based academic pathway, o 3-month Summer School post graduate pathway which can then further enhanced through to full MSc or module based academic pathway, o Bespoke Games path - 6 -12-month Post graduate programme where teams develop a studio and pitch able game prototype o External path - 1-3-month assessment path for external candidates with a scalable business idea. • Phase 2 - Launchpad high-growth incubator and accelerator (12+ months): The new businesses will then incorporate and enter an intensive incubation and acceleration phase. This will provide the companies with bespoke support from industry specialists, dedicated staff, and potential business partners to maximise their growth potential for the long-term benefit of the local economy. The funding also enabled the construction of a bespoke building to house the Launchpad graduates and businesses.

Falmouth University's School of Film & Television have a requirement to replace the current data storage solution, (due to capital product age and technology advances) which previously contained the media/data of the Animation & VFX course only. We also require the solution to be fully supported by hardware/software developer and vendor for a minimum of 2 years costed as part of this tender response. Falmouth University would aim to have this solution signed off and brought into the live environment before September 1st, 2022. We require new solution to be 'software defined' and able to cater for the storage and playback requirements of courses covering activity not just in the sphere of Animation & VFX, but for the postproduction needs of our Film, Television and Postproduction courses also. The proposed solution in response to this tender will need to describe how data performance of up to 99 percent capacity utilisation of the storage solution will be maintained. NB Falmouth university already has in-situ an enterprise level Avid Nexis Storage Solution which caters for Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools data storage and playback. It would be advantageous if any proposed solution in this tender was able to effectively provide storage and playback for Avid Media composer and Avid Pro Tools projects.

The project includes two key phases with multiple entry points: • Phase 1 - Launchpad pre-incubator (3-12 months) - ideation to incubation: During this intensive pre-incubation phase, graduates enter the Launchpad programme. Challenges are identified linked to real market opportunities; teams are formed and support via dedicated delivery team is provided. This phase has multiple entry points: o Full 12-month MSc route, o Module based academic pathway, o 3-month Summer School post graduate pathway which can then further enhanced through to full MSc or module based academic pathway, o Bespoke Games path - 6 -12-month Post graduate programme where teams develop a studio and pitch able game prototype o External path - 1-3-month assessment path for external candidates with a scalable business idea. • Phase 2 - Launchpad high-growth incubator and accelerator (12+ months): The new businesses will then incorporate and enter an intensive incubation and acceleration phase. This will provide the companies with bespoke support from industry specialists, dedicated staff, and potential business partners to maximise their growth potential for the long-term benefit of the local economy. The funding also enabled the construction of a bespoke building to house the Launchpad graduates and businesses.

The Launchpad Accelerator Course is designed to provide early-stage start-ups and Launchpad incorporated companies with comprehensive business training required for their first year of trading. The course will take place in the Launchpad studio on the Penryn Campus, across two and a half days and we expect up to 50 individuals per session. Dates We are looking to run four courses until June next year as outlined below: • June 2022 • September 2022 • January 2023 • June 2023 Sessions Required We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations who can deliver sessions on the topics identified in the table below. We are happy to accept expressions of interest for individual topic areas or multiple, if you have the skills and resources to deliver on these topics. We are looking for organisations to present in person at our site in Launchpad (Penryn Campus) and successfully appointed presenters will be expected to present and share a tailored resource pack with attendee's post event. The resource packs should be updated for every session depending on developments in the area.

The agreement incorporates three types of requirements for contract security at the Penryn & Falmouth Campuses. 1) General Security Cover – to support campus teams in temporary replacement of sickness and annual leave cover. To provide additional security resource in support of ad hoc projects and University related events. 2) Halls and Accommodation Cover - to support and cover the Halls team in its general duties and extraordinary requirements 3) Events Security Cover – to provide door supervision and additional security in support of Events managed and hosted by FXPlus Conference and Events and Hospitality.

The recruitment team is looking to expand its recruitment from India. It's currently to get a representative for recruitment-related activities. Attend virtual and face-to-face education fairs  Interact with students, parents, and agents daily  Drive recruitment in agent offices across the country  Visit high schools and meet students and counsellors  Visit and train partners  Meet offer holders  Train counsellors on courses/ entry requirements/ scholarships/ visa processes etc.  Identify and engage with potential and existing partners (universities, test prep centres etc)  Organise face-to-face and virtual academic visits to schools, colleges, and fairs  Build and nurture an Alumni network  Plan social media activities to engage with students directly  Create and host webinars  Work with the conversion team on pre-departure virtual activities  Follow up with prospects and applicants as well as answering individual queries  Work closely with the admissions teams  What will be expected from the post holder regularly: Be a great team player and help out others in the international team when need be (i.e. cover virtual events, call applicants etc) Work closely with the International Recruitment Manager to establish the school and agents strategy for the academic year, including trips and budgets (Sept 2022) Work closely with the International Recruitment manager to establish the yearly Marketing plan (Sept 2022), including events, marketing campaigns and budgets Update our CRM with every prospect, applicant, school, and agent interaction and make sure all contacts are up to date at all times Help build our team quarterly agent and school newsletters Be in regular touch with our applicants over the phone and by email (conversion) Participate in regular weekly team meetings when not travelling Be proactive and creative with free/low cost marketing ideas to increase brand awareness Follow monthly objectives and produce a monthly report of the work undertaken within deadlines given Reach their 2023 targets: 20*UG + 30*PG

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supply partner(s) to carry out ventilation equipment maintenance and repair services on a 36 month fixed term contract. The works will include: • Planned preventative maintenance in accordance with SFG 20 standards • Repairs, • Call-outs, • Fault diagnosis • Minor New Works. The requirement is divided into 3 separate Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for one, two or all three Lots. Each Lot will be assessed and evaluated separately. LOT 1 • Grease kitchen extract cleaning • Fire smoke damper testing LOT 2 • Local exhaust ventilation LOT 3 • Laboratory fume cabinets

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supply partner(s) to carry out ventilation equipment maintenance and repair services on a 36 month fixed term contract. The works will include: • Planned preventative maintenance in accordance with SFG 20 standards • Repairs, • Call-outs, • Fault diagnosis • Minor New Works. The requirement is divided into 3 separate Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for one, two or all three Lots. Each Lot will be assessed and evaluated separately. LOT 1 • Grease kitchen extract cleaning • Fire smoke damper testing LOT 2 • Local exhaust ventilation LOT 3 • Laboratory fume cabinets

INGRID is a fashion AI start-up based in Cornwall to help retailer and consumer to build AI-driven programme to enhance omnichannel shopping journey for better customer service experience. We are currently seeking an AI/ML developer who is passionate on building a robust AI/ML algorithm with us for our MVP. The person would be responsible: - Apply relevant AI and ML technique to build intelligent user experience in fashion - Develop AI algorithms for mobile/web-based applications We would like to invite experienced developers to apply this opportunity with the following criteria: • 5 years + experience in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, AI/ML development • Strong skills in object-oriented software design and programming e.g., Python and TensorFlow • Passionate and enthusiastic in AL and ML • Proven track record in developing fashion AI/ML platform • Understanding of retail, e-commerce, social media technology a plus

The Food, Beverage and Retail department is the service provider for all food and beverage services as well as Art supplies, on both Penryn and Falmouth Campuses. Our mission is to provide sustainable, vibrant, and high-quality food and beverage services aligned to our customers and shareholders needs that deliver value for money and a financial return for reinvestment. By doing this we will look to become a food destination of choice, creating contemporary environments for staff, students, and visitors to meet, relax, eat, drink, and socialise in. The specification below is set out for the specific services of the supply of Coffee, Tea and Hot Beverages Supply & Service for the Catering outlets managed by Falmouth Exeter Plus, in accordance with the quality expectations and delivery times as set out in the broader specification. A FULL Specification can be found within Appendix 6.

The objective of this project is to maintain and improve our 3D Visualisation product post launch. The product is currently at Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage and is due for release to our early adopters during Q3 2022. We now intend to progress our product from MVP stage to Minimum Marketable Product (MMP) stage by Q1 2023.

The service level agreement (Appendix 3) is set out for the specific services of the supply of Maintenance & Service for the Catering outlets managed by Falmouth Exeter Plus, in accordance with the quality expectations and delivery times as set out in the broader specification. The purpose of this specification is to ensure that all departmental equipment is fit for purpose, maintained to the highest standards, serviced at regular intervals, checked twice annually for performance, function and safety and replaced in line with life expectancy strategies.

To co-create an appealing animated short film with young people that will engage, motivate, and help influence policy, through the capture of young peoples' experiences at the Attune practitioner creative workshops that are taking place across Cornwall and other parts of the UK. The film will express the unheard stories of young peoples' Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and the impact on them and their lives. We hope to capture ideas and opportunities as well as a collective voice that needs to be heard. More information on the Attune Research Project can be found here: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/news/blending-creativity-with-technology-to-tackle-traumain-young-people And here: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/ps24m-investment-into-adolescent-mentalhealth- to-enable-young-people-to-flourish Audience The primary audience for the film will be policy makers. The secondary audience is those who work in the broad space of young-people's mental health - clinicians, educators, youth workers etc. If the film has the broad appeal intended, it will also be of interest to the general public.

Printing Services for staff - Falmouth Exeter Plus

● Access to a global marketplace of freelancers, specifically talented software developers & digital marketers, available to hire for both small- & large-scale projects ● Dedicated account management & collaborative tools ● Tailored support for Launchpad programme and individual projects ● Net 30 days invoicing terms ● In house vetting procedure to shorten hire time ● Custom reporting options ● Monthly review meetings to discuss all current projects and their viability

We are looking to appoint two legal services companies to provide legal advice and support for our Launchpad operations team and for our individual team founders. Falmouth University has identified that its legal requirements fall under 11 main categories. Interested bidders must be able to provide all of the below elements as part of their service. 1. Commercial Services (including contracts, partnership, collaborations, public procurement, IP & franchise), to also include trademarking and copywriting 2. Dispute Resolution (including student matters); 3. Human Resources (including employment law, dispute resolution & tribunals, recruitment, employment procedures); 4. International Law (including immigration); 5. Governance, compliance, and company law; 6. Grants and Funding, financial instruments, equity & debt 7. Competition Law and Subsidy Control; 8. Data Protection Law; 9. Consumer Law, and laws impacting students; 10. Corporate Law (including advice on and assistance with the structuring of commercial transactions); 11. Health & safety;

We are looking to appoint two legal services companies to provide legal advice and support for our Launchpad operations team and for our individual team founders.

Launchpad is Falmouth University's Venture Studio. It supports start-ups in all stages of their journey from idea validation to investment raises. We are looking to appoint a marketing agency to provide digital marketing expertise and campaign management for market testing. This is to support between 10-20 start-ups from now until June 2023.

FXPlus is looking to appoint a single supply partner on a 36-month fixed term contract to carry out the maintenance and repair services on Laboratory Fume Cabinets. The works will include: • Planned preventative maintenance in accordance with SFG 20 standards • Repairs, • Call-outs, • Fault diagnosis • Minor New Works. Maintenance shall be carried out to ensure that the assets are maintained in good working order and in particular to ensure the safe operation of the installation. The maintenance shall comprise, as a minimum, of, adjustment, servicing, inspection, cleaning and lubrication, where and when required, subject to agreement and repair or replacement.