--- title: "Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-06-22" --- # Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20faaec3-1dee-4666-b669-02fa83083792.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Keele University, which is seeking qualified vendors for the "Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF". This public tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £107,000. The tender is currently at the open stage, and responses must be submitted by 13th July 2021. The assessments include interim reports due by October 2021 and final reports due by April 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad access for potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers who specialise in evaluation consultancy, market research, statistical services, and related fields. Businesses with expertise in conducting research and consultancy within the public sector, especially those familiar with EU and governmental funding processes, would be particularly well-suited to apply. Moreover, this contract can enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their portfolio by working on high-profile projects backed by funding from the EU and UK Government, particularly through the Midlands Engine programme. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the Summative Assessment (in two parts interim and final) of the Keele University Science & Innovation Park Smart Innovation Hub (SIH, project ref 32R17P0169), Business Bridge MRDC Ph2 (BB, project ref 32R18P02530), Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND, project ref 32R16P00706), and in one final part only the Innovation Centre Seven (IC7, project ref 32R19P03785). Further details can be found in Section 2 of the Itt (Tender Specification/Scope and supporting documents). Funding. This procurement and the projects for whom these Summative Assessments are for are part funded through a suite of funders including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and the UK Government as part of the Midlands Engine programme, and the Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to conduct all 7 assessments - interim reports for SIH, SEND, BB by October 2021; and final reports for SIH, SEND, BB and IC7 by April 2023. Evaluation. The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the criteria set out below. The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 700 marks for Technical (Quality) and 300 marks for Commercial (Price). 1. Quality of the named Lead Individual(s) assigned to performing the contract with the respect to the ability to undertake the required research for the Summative Assessment for the given project. 250 marks 2. Approach and Methodology for the Summative Assessment. 300 marks 3. Programme, management and resources for the delivery of multiple summative assessment reports. 150 marks. The Tenderer which submits the lowest Total Tendered Price (fixed price lump sum) will be allocated 300 marks. Please note that the University does not bind itself to accept the highest scoring tender or any tender. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU- ERDF Funding Description This procurement and the projects for whom these Summative Assessments are for are part funded through a suite of funders including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and the UK Government as part of the Midlands Engine programme, and the Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d037da-4267-486d-90a6-eb173c98f4e9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £107,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services - 79330000 - Statistical services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2021 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d037da-4267-486d-90a6-eb173c98f4e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d037da-4267-486d-90a6-eb173c98f4e9 22nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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