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DI4G Summative Assessment

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is seeking an external consultant to conduct a Summative Assessment for its Digital Innovation 4 Growth (DI4G) Programme, which runs until 31 December 2022. The tender, titled "DI4G Summative Assessment," is classified under evaluation consultancy services and has a budget of approximately £19,000 including VAT. The submission deadline for applications is 20 September 2020, and the successful contract will commence on 1 October 2020, concluding on 30 September 2022. The opportunity is based in Bristol, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services, particularly those with experience in European Regional Development Fund projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that can demonstrate relevant experience and understanding of ERDF Summative Assessments. Businesses that excel in crafting comprehensive delivery plans and ensure value for money and environmental sustainability will find this tender particularly accessible.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DI4G 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 Digital Innovation 4 Growth (DI4G) Programme. DI4G started on 1 January 2020 and closes on 31 December 2022. The budget for this work is approximately PS19,000 inc. VAT. DI4G has 3 streams of activity, aiming to support 100 SMEs: * Business support grant funding - PS1m of grants between PS10k and PS40k for SMEs in the West of England to help them undertake innovative digital research & development (one round of funding has opened and closed, with another planned for later in the year). * Innovation Hackathons (up to 6 hackathons yet to take place) * Digital Incubation support at our graduate incubator (Launch Space) Information about the grant funding element (known publicly as the Digital Innovation Fund) can be found via the dedicated website: www.digitalinnovationfund.co.uk Outputs The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact DI4G 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 30 September 2022. Applications 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 Sunday 20 September 2020.

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/264c63d3-919e-4097-8389-21d37f4ae464
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 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
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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

Notice Documents

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