--- title: "SABRE Programme Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2020-01-31" --- # SABRE Programme Summative Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de44744-e8a6-413d-b0d5-8a5fccde255b.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, is conducting a procurement process for the “SABRE Programme Summative Assessment,” which involves evaluation consultancy services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions required by 23 February 2020. The budget for this work is approximately £6,400, inclusive of VAT, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2020, concluding on 31 March 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, aimed at engaging an external consultant to assess the SABRE Programme, which has been operational since 1 July 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Summative Assessments. Businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with a background in project assessments or familiarity with ERDF guidelines, stand to benefit from this contract. Given the detailed requirements and collaborative nature of the project, interested parties are encouraged to showcase their expertise and submit their proposed fees alongside an overview of their relevant experience to drive business growth in this sector. ## 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 SABRE Programme (based in the Bristol Robotics Laboratory) - which started on 1 July 2018 and closes on 30 June 2021. The budget for this work is approximately PS6,400 inc. VAT. The SABRE programme has 2 streams of activity: * Technical Development Projects (TDPs), providing from 5 days to 12 weeks of dedicated engineering (robotics and automation) support - 15 planned; 4 complete; 7 underway. * Two-day 'Introduction to Robotics' workshops covering the basics of industrial robotics, offered free to SME beneficiaries - up to 12 workshops, 8 of which have taken place. Information about both activity streams can be found on the S4G website: https://www.rifbristol.com/sabre Outputs: The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and to contact SABRE Programme 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 (done but can be revised 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 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 2021. Applications: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ERDF Summative Assessment and have experience of undertaking this, or similar work, for other projects. Please submit details of your relevant experience (in the form of a CV or similar). Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. Please email this to shaun.jordan@uwe.ac.uk no later than midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735659eb-85b2-4187-90b1-b559cb23259c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,400 | | 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 - 31 Jan 2020 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735659eb-85b2-4187-90b1-b559cb23259c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735659eb-85b2-4187-90b1-b559cb23259c 31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 - https://www.rifbristol.com/sabre ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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