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An Evaluation of the Connecting Cumbria (Phase 1) Programme

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for "An Evaluation of the Connecting Cumbria (Phase 1) Programme", which aims to conduct a comprehensive impact evaluation of the ERDF element of the programme and its effects on local businesses. The procurement is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, and it is at the Award stage following the end of the tender period on 31st July 2015. The contract commenced on 7th August 2015 and is set to conclude on 6th October 2015, with a contract value of £29,529.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in impact evaluation and economic assessments, particularly those with experience in working with public sector projects. Businesses that can meet ERDF Publicity Requirements and demonstrate expertise in delivering research on socio-economic impacts would be ideally placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. The local and regional focus of the programme indicates an opportunity for companies based in the North West of England to establish fruitful collaborations with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An Evaluation of the Connecting Cumbria (Phase 1) Programme

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council invites tenders to undertake a comprehensive impact evaluation of the ERDF element of the Connecting Cumbria Programme focussing on the impacts the programme has made on businesses. This evaluation will be part funded by ERDF. Therefore participants must conform to the ERDF Publicity Requirements at all times. (see www.communities.gov.uk/erdf) See tender documentation for further information. All correspondence must be via The Chest Additional information: Contracts Finder Award Notice:- Cumbria County Council invites tenders to undertake a comprehensive impact evaluation of the ERDF element of the Connecting Cumbria Programme focussing on the impacts the programme has made on businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a73e5b99-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b0840-4372-4459-be07-d4aac73cf45b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,529 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2015 - 6 Oct 2015 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8NA
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Currock
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW CONSULTING

Further Information

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