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Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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22 Jun 2021 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Keele University, which is seeking qualified vendors for the "Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF". This public tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £107,000. The tender is currently at the open stage, and responses must be submitted by 13th July 2021. The assessments include interim reports due by October 2021 and final reports due by April 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad access for potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers who specialise in evaluation consultancy, market research, statistical services, and related fields. Businesses with expertise in conducting research and consultancy within the public sector, especially those familiar with EU and governmental funding processes, would be particularly well-suited to apply. Moreover, this contract can enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their portfolio by working on high-profile projects backed by funding from the EU and UK Government, particularly through the Midlands Engine programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the Summative Assessment (in two parts interim and final) of the Keele University Science & Innovation Park Smart Innovation Hub (SIH, project ref 32R17P0169), Business Bridge MRDC Ph2 (BB, project ref 32R18P02530), Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND, project ref 32R16P00706), and in one final part only the Innovation Centre Seven (IC7, project ref 32R19P03785). Further details can be found in Section 2 of the Itt (Tender Specification/Scope and supporting documents). Funding. This procurement and the projects for whom these Summative Assessments are for are part funded through a suite of funders including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and the UK Government as part of the Midlands Engine programme, and the Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to conduct all 7 assessments - interim reports for SIH, SEND, BB by October 2021; and final reports for SIH, SEND, BB and IC7 by April 2023. Evaluation. The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the criteria set out below. The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 700 marks for Technical (Quality) and 300 marks for Commercial (Price). 1. Quality of the named Lead Individual(s) assigned to performing the contract with the respect to the ability to undertake the required research for the Summative Assessment for the given project. 250 marks 2. Approach and Methodology for the Summative Assessment. 300 marks 3. Programme, management and resources for the delivery of multiple summative assessment reports. 150 marks. The Tenderer which submits the lowest Total Tendered Price (fixed price lump sum) will be allocated 300 marks. Please note that the University does not bind itself to accept the highest scoring tender or any tender. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU- ERDF Funding Description This procurement and the projects for whom these Summative Assessments are for are part funded through a suite of funders including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and the UK Government as part of the Midlands Engine programme, and the Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d037da-4267-486d-90a6-eb173c98f4e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79330000 - Statistical services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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