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Tender for Evaluation of the Low Carbon Dorset Programme

DORSET COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2020 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is currently inviting tenders for the evaluation of the Low Carbon Dorset Programme, with a focus on contributing to the growth of the low carbon economy in Dorset. This procurement process is classified under evaluation consultancy services and is in the active tender stage. The tender will close on 13 May 2020, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2020, lasting until 26 February 2021. The project is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aiming to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy projects within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in evaluation consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in impact evaluations, programme assessments, and those familiar with ERDF requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this evaluation will not only contribute to a critical local initiative but also enable businesses to expand their portfolio in the growing sector of low carbon services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Evaluation of the Low Carbon Dorset Programme

Notice Description

The Low Carbon Dorset programme is a three-year programme of activities to help stimulate growth in Dorset's low carbon economy and reduce its carbon footprint. The programme offers free technical support and grant funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to businesses, public-sector and community organisations in Dorset. And aims to help Dorset based organisations to improve energy efficiency, increase the use of renewable energy, and aid the development of new low carbon products in Dorset. The programme is led by Dorset Council (DC) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The programme launched in April 2018 and is now in its final year of delivery. Dorset Council recently submitted a bid for a further PS4.26m of ERDF funding, which, if successful will extend the programme by a further three years and will bring its total value up to PS14.9m. The Council will be notified on whether it has been successful in securing the additional funds in July 2020. As part of the contractual requirements of ERDF funding, Low Carbon Dorset is required to procure a supplier to conduct an impact evaluation of the programme, known as a "Summative Assessment". We wish to identify a suitably experienced organisation to undertake this summative assessment for the existing 3-year programme, and, providing the additional funding is secured, the additional 2-year programme extension. This specification sets out the key requirements for the summative assessment and its development. The provider shall be required to work closely with the Council to undertake a programme evaluation and provide a final summative assessment report together with a summary in line with the requirements of the ERDF summative assessment guidance and further requirements noted within the tender Specification Schedule document and linked ERDF guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9930aec-4958-4982-bb61-600ba0e9c45e
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
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 6-12 months
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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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