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SWI4G Summative Assessment

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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29 Jun 2021 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, is seeking an external consultant for the SWI4G Summative Assessment, linked to the Swindon & Wiltshire Innovation 4 Growth Programme. The tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, has a budget of approximately £10,000 including VAT. The submission deadline for interested parties is 18 July 2021, and the assessment contract period is expected to run from 18 August 2021 to 31 March 2023. This procurement is classified as a limited competitive quotation, which signifies a process below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation and impact assessment, particularly those with experience in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Applicants should bring relevant experience in summative assessment and demonstrate an understanding of ERDF compliance, making this an essential opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWI4G Summative Assessment

Notice Description

The University of the West of England, Bristol, runs several European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) projects. Each of these projects has an evaluation requirement known as Summative Assessment (SA). We are looking for an external consultant to undertake the SA on our Swindon & Wiltshire Innovation 4 Growth Programme (SWI4G). SWI4G started on 1 October 2020 and SME activity ends on 31 December 2022. The budget for this work is approximately PS10,000 inc. VAT. SWI4G has 2 streams of activity: * Business support grant funding, with grants between PS10k and PS40k for SMEs in Swindon & Wiltshire to help them undertake R&D (approximately 18 to be awarded) * R&D and innovation workshops (up to 6 workshops with at least 30 participants) Information about both activity streams can be found on the SWI4G website: http://www.innovation4growth.co.uk/ The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact SWI4G beneficiaries. ERDF guidance on SA can be found through the .gov website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 (ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance appendices). The project is expected to provide the following: 1. The logic model (already done) 2. Summative Assessment Plan (to be completed on appointment of consultants) 3. The data monitoring template (completed quarterly by the project team) 4. The summative assessment summary findings and summative assessment report (to be completed by consultants) The final report template that you will be expected to complete can be found within the Guidance Appendices document. The deadline for submission of this work is 31 March 2023. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ERDF Summative Assessment and have experience of undertaking this, or similar work, for other projects . Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Relevant experience 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money 4. Environmental sustainability This information will need to be compiled into one document and submitted prior to the deadline. Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. Please email this to kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 18 July 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbd57da-61e9-4968-afa8-315b16894725
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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