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title: "Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF - AWARD"
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# Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d0385d-64e7-4223-b250-84e72cfd2ef6

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Keele University, which has issued a tender titled "Summative Assessment Reports of the SIH, SEND, IC7 and BB projects part funded by ERDF." This service procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, located in West Midlands, England. The tender was published on 28 July 2021, following an open procurement method, and the contract period is set to begin on 2 August 2021, lasting until 30 April 2023. The tendering process concluded on 13 July 2021, with a maximum contract value of £107,000, and aims to appoint a Service Provider for comprehensive assessments of various strategic projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the consultancy and research sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in evaluation consultancy services, market research, and project assessments. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality summative assessments and a sound understanding of the funding landscape associated with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage with multiple assessments and potentially establish long-term partnerships with Keele University and other stakeholders involved in the funded projects.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0425b7c-8790-4140-bce1-a9d7b866790b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,812 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## 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

- 28 Jul 2021 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0425b7c-8790-4140-bce1-a9d7b866790b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0425b7c-8790-4140-bce1-a9d7b866790b
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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