--- title: "Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA" published: "2019-07-16" --- # Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment) Buyer: PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth, specifically the Plymouth University School of Art & Media, is initiating a tender for the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project to complete its project evaluation. This project falls under the category of evaluation consultancy services and has a total budget of £16,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period commencing on 15th July 2019 and ending on 22nd July 2019. Interested parties should prepare to express their interest as this opportunity is geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the South West of England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the evaluation consultancy sector to engage with academia through the University of Plymouth. Businesses with experience in research evaluation, outreach, and engagement with small enterprises may find this tender particularly relevant. The emphasis on promoting female participation in the project also highlights a commitment to social responsibility, making it appealing for firms focusing on diversity and inclusion in the science and technology sectors. Companies providing R&D support, technical expertise, or those specialised in knowledge transfer will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice A tender opportunity has arisen to provide evaluation services to the PMCP(Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project) at the mid to end stages of the project, building on an initial early-stage evaluation report, at the University of Plymouth. Overall objective of the evaluation services In addition to the outputs and outcomes, the evaluator must ensure that the research considers the following themes: * The achievements of the project in providing an outreach and engagement service for SMEs to engage them in using university research facilities, knowledge transfer and previously inaccessible technology * The performance of the project in promoting to SMEs the benefits of investing in R&D to develop new products and processes * The experience of the project in providing technical support, academic expertise and process knowledge to SMEs and any lessons which have emerged from this * The success of the project in encouraging female participation in the project in order to help address the current gender imbalance in the science and technology sector. * Lessons for the future If you would like to express your interest please e mail claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk at The University of Plymouth who is the Project lead. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205331f6-f6f8-42b1-aec1-d32811a95c45 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Expressions of interest | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Drake | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2019 at 13:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205331f6-f6f8-42b1-aec1-d32811a95c45 - 15 Jul 2019 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9078b4e7-e254-477b-b9f9-e852b6faae8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205331f6-f6f8-42b1-aec1-d32811a95c45 16th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9078b4e7-e254-477b-b9f9-e852b6faae8a 15th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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