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TENDER OPPORTUNITY: independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS (Business Start-Up Support)

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce is looking for independent final project evaluations for the ERDF supported Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS projects. The evaluations will assess project performance and suggest opportunities, with proposals due by noon on Friday 21st April 2023. The total budget for both reports is up to £5,000 each, and the final reports must be submitted by Friday 23rd June 2023.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses specializing in evaluation services to showcase their track record and capacity to deliver within set timescales. Suitable businesses should have experience in similar projects, offer a clear methodology, and demonstrate value for money. Trainers and consultants with expertise in project evaluation and business support services are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

TENDER OPPORTUNITY: independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS (Business Start-Up Support)

Notice Description

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has a requirement for independent final evaluation reports for the last ERDF supported Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS projects. These will form part of their Summative Assessments. The ERDF Growth Hub project supports businesses throughout Cumbria looking to grow and enhance their competitiveness. It is a partnership project with Lancaster University Management School, led by the Chamber as accountable body. The BSUS project supports individuals throughout Cumbria looking to start-up in business and young businesses in their early years of trading. The reports will need to consider the impact of the final ERDF projects as they approach their ends looking at project performance, suggest lessons learned, good practice and opportunities which should be taken forward in subsequent future delivery. Both ERDF projects cease delivery on 30th June 2023. The evaluations should cover the following key aspects: The evaluations should cover the points set out under questions 1-6 in the attached Summative Assessment report template, with the summary comments for the Summative Assessment report supported by more detailed information and comments where appropriate. You will be provided with copies of the Logic Models and relevant performance data, as well as other relevant supporting information and the opportunity to interview relevant members of the project delivery teams. Provided with this brief is a copy of the Summative Assessment report template and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance. Proposals should set out: * How you would deliver our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting * Demonstration of sufficient staff resources and the requisite experience, including CVs of key personnel who would be involved in the work * Your track record and experience * Availability to complete the work within the required timescales * Pricing * Two relevant references Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: * Delivery of our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting * Demonstrable relevant experience and track record * Capacity to deliver within the required timescales * Value for money Budgets: A budget of up to PS5,000 including VAT is available for the Growth Hub report. A budget of up to PS5,000 including VAT is available for the BSUS report. Timescales: For both projects the draft report must be provided by Wednesday 31st May 2023, with the final report to be agreed by Friday 23rd June 2023. Submitting your proposal: Proposals must be sent by email to Lesley Robinson, Head of Business Support lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk, to be received by noon on Friday 21st April 2023. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 27th June 2022 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 4th July 2022. Any tender received after the deadline will not be scored.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4875b1c-5b55-476d-bf39-57ddc9ab71cc
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 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
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8DA
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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