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Low Carbon Challenge Fund report Summative Assessment

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Jul 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority procured an evaluation for the Low Carbon Challenge Fund, aiming to support a shift to the low carbon economy through various grant streams. The procurement method used was the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to PFA Research Limited on July 27, 2023, with a value of £15,790. The buying organisation, West of England Combined Authority, based in Bristol, UK, opted for this procurement method due to the procurement value not warranting an OJEU publication.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services and impact assessment to contribute to evaluating a critical low carbon initiative. Companies with expertise in economic and environmental analysis, as well as grant evaluation, are well-suited to compete for similar future funding opportunities. The procurement process, conducted by a regional authority, signifies a commitment to green recovery and sustainable development in the West of England region, offering a platform for businesses aligned with these goals to showcase their capabilities and support the transition to a low carbon economy.

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Notice Title

Low Carbon Challenge Fund report Summative Assessment

Notice Description

Under the requirements of the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014-20, grant recipients are required to conduct a summative assessment at the conclusion of each project as part of monitoring and evaluation, to include impact assessment and process assessment. The Combined Authority intends to procure an evaluation for the Low Carbon Challenge Fund. This evaluation will help inform similar future funding, already secured from the Authority's Green Recovery Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) aims to support a shift to the low carbon economy, in the context of a financial recovery from the pandemic. It delivers objectives set out in the West of England Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan. LCCF is funded through ERDF, the West of England Recovery Fund and the Green Recovery Fund. There are three grants streams in the fund: i) Green Business Grants (PS1.7m) - grants for SMEs of up to PS15k for energy saving improvements to buildings and equipment; ii) Local Energy Scheme (PS1.3m) - grants of up to PS500k to support the delivery of renewable energy projects that deliver community benefits; iii) Innovative Housing Retrofit Scheme (PS500k) - a grant of PS500k for a pilot project to test retrofit in 25 hard-to-treat homes. This assessment needs to cover the total delivery of LCCF and delivery by funding stream, with the summative assessment report for ERDF funds only.

Procurement Information

The value of the procurement did not warrant an OJEU publication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022144-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
greg.derrick@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFA RESEARCH

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