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Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Department for International Trade's European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Internationalisation Fund Projects - supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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24 Feb 2020 at 19:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking Monitoring and Evaluation Services for its European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Internationalisation Fund Projects, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender, classified under Research services, has an estimated value of £646,000 excluding VAT, with a contract period of 36 months and an option for a 12-month extension. The deadline for submissions is 25 March 2020, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 27 April 2020. Interested parties can access the tender documents via DIT's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, which employs an open procurement method for this process.

This opportunity could be a significant avenue for service providers in the research sector, particularly those specialising in monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering value for money and a proven track record in evaluating and monitoring funded projects would be well-suited for this tender. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with cyber security requirements, such as Cyber Essentials certification, will enhance their competitiveness within this bidding process.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Department for International Trade's European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Internationalisation Fund Projects - supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Notice Description

Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Department for International Trade's European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Internationalisation Fund Projects - supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Additional information: The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a requirement for the provision of "Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Department for International Trade's European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Internationalisation Fund Projects - supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)"1. The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority. The full specification is provided with the tender and contract documents located in DIT's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. The contract shall be for a period of 36 months, with the contractual option to extend by a further 12 months. The requirement has an estimated total value of PS526,000.00 excluding VAT for the Core Services, plus an additional PS120,000.00 excluding VAT for the Additional Optional Services. Total value could equate to PS646,000.00 excluding VAT. This value includes any available contract option(s). Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their tenders will continue to deliver value for money throughout the period of the contract. DIT has conducted a Cyber Risk Assessment to identify the level of cyber risk to this requirement. It has been identified that Cyber Essentials or equivalent is required, of which Security assurance questions are included in the qualification envelope of the e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. DIT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation To Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/. Bidders should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-617873ac-33c8-439f-9ea5-6b25e983d8dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c04bf2-df88-4e36-bafe-9d72d8f2ea78
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£646,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 11 May 2023 3-4 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.simmonds@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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