Planning

Summative Assessment Services for SOUTH EAST CREATIVE CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS)

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Nov 2019 at 17:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2019 at 19:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Oct 2019 at 12:13

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2019 at 14:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Summative Assessment Services for SOUTH EAST CREATIVE CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS)." This procurement process focuses on professional services necessary to conduct a summative assessment for the SECCADS project, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The assessment will take place from November 2019 to July 2020, with a final report due in September 2020. Interested suppliers should note the critical deadlines: registrations must be completed by 21st November 2019, and bid submissions are also due by that date. The location for project delivery will be Grays, England, within the business services industry sector, particularly targeting areas such as marketing and consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in consulting, data analysis, and project evaluation, particularly those with experience in supporting the creative, cultural, and digital sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as Thurrock Council actively seeks diverse suppliers. Companies equipped to explore innovative evaluation methodologies, capable of implementing robust data collection strategies, and those familiar with evidence-based reporting will find themselves well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summative Assessment Services for SOUTH EAST CREATIVE CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS)

Notice Description

Professional Services required to conduct a Summative Assessment on behalf of SOUTH EAST CREATIVE CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS), a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The SECCADS programme is a comprehensive business support programme tailored to meet the needs of the Creative, Cultural and Digital Sector. The programme includes a number of different strands including: * Engagement, initial diagnostics, on-going client management and signposting to support carried out by a network of local co-ordinators * Specialist advice services provided by the University of Essex and by a range of business support organisations in different localities across the South East LEP area * A business support grants programme * A workshops and mentoring programme Thurrock Council is seeking a provider who will deliver: Summative Assessment to be undertaken between Nov 2019-July 2020 with a final approved report to be completed in September 2020 on behalf of SOUTH EAST CREATIVE CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SUPPORT (SECCADS), a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The summative assessment is required to provide insights into: * project performance to enhance future implementation * reliable evidence of the efficiency, effectiveness and value for money of the project * insights into what and why interventions work (or not) and lessons for the future It will also provide project level evidence which, when combined with national evidence of progress and impact, will result in stronger evidence of the overall impact and effectiveness of the ERDF operational programme across England. The evidence will also be particularly helpful for making the case for delivery approaches in the future or making the case for future funding. Please click on the link below which will take you to a copy of the tender abstract within the Council's 'Business' webpage. https://egst.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=300000003250987 N.B. Please note that the quotation process for this requirement will be run through the Council's Oracle Fusion online tendering portal. You will first need to follow the instruction on the Prospective Supplier Registration Form via this link, before you will be able to view the documents and download them. The form explains how to register as a prospective supplier to the Council. Once your registration is completed we will be able to link your company to the quotation so you will be able to access the documents and work on your bid submission electronically via the portal. Closing date for receipt of registration on Oracle (Expressions of Interest) Thursday 21st November 2019 Closing date for receipt of bid submission via Oracle e-Sourcing Thursday 21st November 2019 Additional information: Oracle Cloud eSourcing https://egst.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000003250987&_adf.ctrl-state=fb58sd8tv_221&_afr=&_afrLoop=1702961642368146&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1920&_afrMFH=932&_afrMFDW=1920&_afrMFDH=1080&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=96&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0 Thurrock Council uses Oracle Cloud eSourcing for tendering. To view the documents, you need to be registered on the system. If you are already registered, log on to the Supplier Portal where the documents will be visible. If you are not already registered, register by clicking on the Oracle Cloud eSourcing link provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4165e443-e9ab-4a28-b655-474f26b77058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d1a744-18da-4711-8c6c-03c5be3e79e7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Margaret Gozna
Contact Email
mgozna@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652401

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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