--- title: "SWI4G Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-06-29" --- # SWI4G Summative Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0729cba7-5ca6-4a27-8a93-eddf11aac366.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, is seeking an external consultant for the SWI4G Summative Assessment, linked to the Swindon & Wiltshire Innovation 4 Growth Programme. The tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, has a budget of approximately £10,000 including VAT. The submission deadline for interested parties is 18 July 2021, and the assessment contract period is expected to run from 18 August 2021 to 31 March 2023. This procurement is classified as a limited competitive quotation, which signifies a process below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation and impact assessment, particularly those with experience in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Applicants should bring relevant experience in summative assessment and demonstrate an understanding of ERDF compliance, making this an essential opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. ## Notice The University of the West of England, Bristol, runs several European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) projects. Each of these projects has an evaluation requirement known as Summative Assessment (SA). We are looking for an external consultant to undertake the SA on our Swindon & Wiltshire Innovation 4 Growth Programme (SWI4G). SWI4G started on 1 October 2020 and SME activity ends on 31 December 2022. The budget for this work is approximately PS10,000 inc. VAT. SWI4G has 2 streams of activity: * Business support grant funding, with grants between PS10k and PS40k for SMEs in Swindon & Wiltshire to help them undertake R&D (approximately 18 to be awarded) * R&D and innovation workshops (up to 6 workshops with at least 30 participants) Information about both activity streams can be found on the SWI4G website: http://www.innovation4growth.co.uk/ The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact SWI4G beneficiaries. ERDF guidance on SA can be found through the .gov website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 (ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance appendices). The project is expected to provide the following: 1. The logic model (already done) 2. Summative Assessment Plan (to be completed on appointment of consultants) 3. The data monitoring template (completed quarterly by the project team) 4. The summative assessment summary findings and summative assessment report (to be completed by consultants) The final report template that you will be expected to complete can be found within the Guidance Appendices document. The deadline for submission of this work is 31 March 2023. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ERDF Summative Assessment and have experience of undertaking this, or similar work, for other projects . Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Relevant experience 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money 4. Environmental sustainability 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. Please email this to kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 18 July 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbd57da-61e9-4968-afa8-315b16894725 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2021 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbd57da-61e9-4968-afa8-315b16894725 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbd57da-61e9-4968-afa8-315b16894725 29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e4dae70-b017-4513-bc91-fd7d3dd6878e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc9c24e-cf14-4803-9811-2f2c51aef86e ## Notice URLs - http://www.innovation4growth.co.uk/ - http://www.uwe.ac.uk/business - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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