Call for Content Delivery Partner

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.