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Skills for Clean Growth: Evaluation - call for quotes

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of the West of England (UWE), is titled "Skills for Clean Growth: Evaluation - call for quotes". This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5:00 PM on 21st March 2022. The project aims to evaluate a business support programme funded by the European Social Fund, which focuses on assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The maximum budget allocated for this consultancy work is £19,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 4th April 2022 and conclude on 31st May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with experience in working with SMEs and understanding government funding schemes such as the European Social Fund or similar programmes. Companies with expertise in delivering valuable insights and evaluations tailored to the needs of SMEs will be particularly well-suited for this project. The selected consultant will work closely with the UWE project team to assess progress against targets and measure the outcomes and impacts of the Skills for Clean Growth initiative.

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Notice Title

Skills for Clean Growth: Evaluation - call for quotes

Notice Description

UWE Bristol, in collaboration with NatWest and West of England Combined Authority (WECA), are offering bespoke support for SMEs through the Skills for Clean Growth (SCG) programme. SCG is a free business support programme for SMEs in the West of England to help drive the region's ambitions for clean and inclusive growth, as part of the Workforce for the Future programme. The programme, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), will provide the skills and workforce development needed to support businesses in their transition to a low carbon economy. This includes access to a range of skills development, training and CPD - including the leadership skills needed to build a clean growth strategy; and the knowledge and tools to achieve sustainability. We are looking for an external consultant to undertake an evaluation of this project, reviewing the successes, learnings and outcomes from the project. This project started in September 2021 will end on 31 May 2023. The project has a number of contracted output targets: * 100 x 1:1 diagnostic sessions (online and in person) with SMEs to include skills assessments * 100 x action plans developed that provide a roadmap for SMEs' development towards clean growth, leadership capacity and employee upskilling *75 learners attending leadership and practical skills training * 25 learners accessing advanced level training * 300 x learners invited to join the Clean Growth Skills Network We are asking the appointed consultant to review the following areas, in addition to any others they may find appropriate: * appropriateness of initial design * progress against targets * delivery and management * outcomes and impact * value for money * lessons learnt The project team will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact beneficiaries. There is limited guidance, with the focus being on using the best evaluation technique for the funded project. We are looking for potential consultants to approach us with innovative ideas and have a particular focus on our target groups of SMEs. Applications Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of evaluating government funded projects, particularly projects working with our key target participants. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Experience of: a. working with SMEs b. evaluating schemes targeting support for SMEs c. Working with government funding such as ERDF, ESF or similar 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money 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. There is a maximum budget of PS19,000 committed for this work. Please email this to cleangrowth@uwe.ac.uk no later than 17:00 on 21st March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf42996c-dc5f-4513-b30e-665c0310530c
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
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
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 31 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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