--- title: "The Provision of an Interim Evaluation and Summative Assessment of the ERDF Healthcare Business Connect Lancashire (HBCL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-05-03" --- # The Provision of an Interim Evaluation and Summative Assessment of the ERDF Healthcare Business Connect Lancashire (HBCL) Buyer: LANCASHIRE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17eadaae-9ad4-4571-9589-c863b7980237.json) ## Summary The Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for "The Provision of an Interim Evaluation and Summative Assessment of the ERDF Healthcare Business Connect Lancashire (HBCL)". This procurement falls under the research and development industry category, specifically focusing on consultancy services. The tender process is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 24th May 2019. The contract, with a value of £10,000, is expected to commence on 10th June 2019 and conclude by 31st July 2019, set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is aimed at suppliers who can meet specific evaluation and reporting requirements set forth by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy to expand their portfolio, particularly those specialising in healthcare evaluations and assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the criteria outlined in the tender documents are encouraged to apply, making it an ideal opportunity for consultancies experienced in working with ERDF projects or those with a background in healthcare services. Interested businesses should ensure they are familiar with the summative assessment requirements and have the capacity to produce compliant documentation as part of the application process. ## Notice The HBCL programme is part funded through Priority Axis 3 (investment priority 3c) of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). An ERDF grant of PS759k has been approved and the total project value (including match funding) is PS1.2 million. As the project is funded via ERDF, the Contracting Authority (as the accountable body for the ERDF funding) is required to produce a Summative Assessment Report at the end of the project. This report must be fully compliant with the Summative Assessment requirements published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The guidance can be accessed here. The full Summative Assessment will need to be signed off and submitted to MHCLG as part of the project closure procedure. The Contracting Authority is looking for proposals from suitably qualified Suppliers to conduct an interim evaluation and develop this ERDF Summative Assessment which will comply fully with MHCLG's requirements. Additional information: Prospective bidders should review the attached document which includes the full requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbebee0-0cdd-4257-a740-a4942549f365 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR5 6AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Bamber Bridge East | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 May 2019 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbebee0-0cdd-4257-a740-a4942549f365 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbebee0-0cdd-4257-a740-a4942549f365 3rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6f96749-f549-4641-8540-d4db7a9e584b ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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