--- title: "S4GG Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-06-29" --- # S4GG Summative Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230d2ccb-010e-481f-8ba4-f95af779c3f7.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England in Bristol is currently engaged in a limited procurement process for the S4GG Summative Assessment, aimed at evaluating the Scale Up 4 Growth Gloucestershire programme, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The tender has a total budget of approximately £18,000 inclusive of VAT and is classified under evaluation consultancy services. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 18 July 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 18 August 2021, concluding by 31 March 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in European Regional Development Fund evaluations. Businesses equipped to provide consultancy services in project assessment and reporting will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Successful applicants will be evaluated on their relevant experience, delivery plan, cost-effectiveness, and commitment to environmental sustainability, making this a valuable chance for firms specialising in consultancy and project evaluation to expand their portfolio and engage with local development initiatives. ## 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 Scale Up 4 Growth Gloucestershire programme. S4GG started on 1 January 2021 and SME activity ends on 31 December 2022. The budget for this work is approximately PS18,000 inc. VAT. S4GG has 2 streams of activity, aiming to support 71 SMEs: * Business support grant funding, with grants between PS10k and PS40k for SMEs in Gloucestershire to help their business grow (approximately 35 to be awarded) * Business growth and cyber security workshops (up to 6 workshops with at least 36 participants) Information about the grant funding element (known publicly as Scale Up 4 Growth) can be found via the dedicated website: www.scaleup4growth.co.uk The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact S4GG 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/bd766d63-de09-488c-a33d-6d3756deeff5 | | 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 | £18,000 | | 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 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd766d63-de09-488c-a33d-6d3756deeff5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd766d63-de09-488c-a33d-6d3756deeff5 29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e72b624a-9225-4cdd-8045-6bdf400f4363 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65b917ae-ea7a-4b89-93dc-26f226e5dd81 ## Notice URLs - 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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