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Invitation to Tender - Summative Assessment & Legacy Summary of Access to Finance

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Innovation Services Limited is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Invitation to Tender - Summative Assessment & Legacy Summary of Access to Finance". This procurement initiative falls under the industry category of market and economic research, specifically aimed at enhancing financial readiness among SMEs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The tender period is set to close on 31st January 2022 at 11:00 AM, with the contract commencing from 1st February 2022 and running until 31st December 2022. This open procedure invites proposals from qualified providers to deliver a project evaluation and a summative assessment report, with a budget capped at £30,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, economic assessment, and financial consulting. Given the focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, firms that have experience in providing tailored business support services, especially those with a background in financing strategies and stakeholder engagement, are particularly well-positioned to compete. This initiative not only aims to facilitate the evaluation of a key business support programme but also encourages innovative solutions that could support the continued growth of businesses across the region.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Summative Assessment & Legacy Summary of Access to Finance

Notice Description

Oxford Innovation Advice (OIA) is the UK's leading specialist business support company. We work with businesses at all stages of development to maximise their growth potential, benefiting both the enterprise and its people through uniquely tailored programmes. OIA was awarded a three-year project to deliver financial readiness support in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, starting in January 2017, and following high levels of performance, was subsequently extended by another 3 years to its current end date of 31st December 2022. The Access to Finance project (A2F) is financed by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio 2015 to 2020. The fund was established by the European Commission to help improve the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their capacity and capability and promoting entrepreneurship to strengthen the pipeline of high growth businesses across England. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is the managing authority. A2F is a flagship business support project for enterprises throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and continues to attract significant attention from all stakeholders. A2F's team of highly experienced Business Finance Specialists work with eligible* businesses seeking to achieve growth and thus drive forward economic success. In addition to the original 550 businesses signed up to the Project, support is being delivered to a further 550 businesses through workshops, masterclasses and 1:1 mentoring in the development of compelling funding applications and raises. The source of these funds includes traditional debt, grant, angels and VCs plus emerging sources including the Crowd. Key objectives of this brief To obtain competitive tender proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of a project evaluation and final summative assessment report, with a summary in line with the requirements of the ERDF summative assessment guidance and requirements. See attached briefing document for full detail. Please complete the Supplier Questionnaire and provide a Tender Proposal as requested in Annex 1. Contact details: Any queries regarding this must be sent by e-mail to: Ben Norton, Project Operations Manager, bnorton@oxin.co.uk Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest in this tender by e-mailing the above contact to ensure you receive any further information and clarifications. Deadline: 31/01/2022 - 11am Additional information: Please download the documents for full information and instructions and submit your tender by 11am on 31st January 2022 by e-mail to bnorton@oxin.co.uk. Suppliers must also register their interest in this opportunity by e-mailing us asap and to ensure you receive any further clarifications if applicable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31fc3654-a940-49d1-8390-e56f9bb2cbe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dce66df-9fcc-4f44-8940-95d1e753f89a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ben Norton
Contact Email
bnorton@oxin.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0) 1872 300386

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BY
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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