Global Young Innovators Pilot Programme

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 16th July at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through Innovate UK wishes to establish a contract for the provision of the Global Young Innovators pilot programme. Global Young Innovators, outlined in this specification, is a new pilot programme funded through the GCRF ODA budget. The programme is designed to bring together, support, fund and champion young innovators from the UK and developing partner countries to address and solve global challenges. The aim of the tender exercise is to find and procure a delivery partner to run the pilot Global Young Innovators programme (for 12 months from 1st October 2020). Innovate UK's aims for the programme are: • Developing new global peer groups - bringing together young innovators (aged 18-30) from the UK and developing countries to learn from each other, experience new perspectives and work collaboratively to address fundamental global challenges • Creating opportunities for young people to contribute their ideas and develop new solutions to solving critical global challenges • Enabling young people to develop crucial business skills and develop their ideas into viable businesses through funding and support • Building equitable partnerships with community organisations, businesses as ambassadors and NGOs in partner developing countries to frame challenges and support young innovators • Identifying, supporting and celebrating the innovators and leaders of the future The support is to be facilitated by a blend of both in person and online to enable equal participation for all young people, independent of location. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. 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