--- title: "European Regional Development Fund - Additional Impact Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES" published: "2023-08-29" --- # European Regional Development Fund - Additional Impact Evaluation Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384d5ad7-df67-4889-9f39-2e91cf11a1f9.json) ## Summary The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is seeking to commission additional impact evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-2020 Operational Programme in England. This tender, titled "European Regional Development Fund - Additional Impact Evaluation," falls under the research services category with a planning status. The engagement end date for this procurement process is September 15, 2023. The Department's office address is in London, SW1P4DF, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector to compete for a contract with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The focus of this procurement is to evaluate project implementation, outcomes, impacts, and value for money within the ERDF programme, presenting a suitable opportunity for businesses with expertise in research and evaluation services. ## Notice The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) wishes to commission further evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-2020 Operational Programme (OP) in England. The overarching aims of ERDF programme evaluation are to examine three areas: 1. the process of implementation and delivery of the projects and programmes funded through the ERDF programme; 2. the outcomes and impacts that can be established from programme investment. 3. where possible, the value for money of the programme. Several evaluations have already been undertaken for the Programme including process, impact and economic evaluations. The main impact and economic evaluation was undertaken in 2022. However, the impact of Covid-19 on delivery of funded activities led to a significant number of ERDF projects extending into 2023. As such, at the time of this evaluation, less activity had been delivered than envisaged which constrained the analysis under some intervention types. DLUHC is now considering further evaluation to strengthen our understanding of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Programme drawing from the additional evidence available including building on the longitudinal work from previous evaluations. Full details are set out in the attachment included with this Notice. Additional information: If progressed, it is expected that this procurement exercise will be published via the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights marketplace. Full details are set out in the attachment to this Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a894387-c9de-48c2-8831-017783d9e081 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2023 at 08:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a894387-c9de-48c2-8831-017783d9e081 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a894387-c9de-48c2-8831-017783d9e081 29th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db877a7f-62af-4280-b1c3-8be7e91e48e6 Further details on planned requirements and pre-market questions for suppliers. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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