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title: "Cultivator - Evaluation"
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# Cultivator - Evaluation

Buyer: CREATIVE KERNOW LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b40a015-d55c-4841-bc3b-b4855ac7038c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the evaluation of the Cultivator programme, initiated by Creative Kernow Limited, was open to submissions until 16 January 2017. This project, focused on supporting Small to Medium Enterprises in Cornwall's creative industries, falls under the category of Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services. The contract, valued at approximately £30,000, was awarded on 25 January 2017, with the evaluation period commencing on 26 January 2017 and concluding on 30 September 2019. The address for delivery is in Redruth, Cornwall.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in project evaluation and consultancy within the creative sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in carrying out longitudinal evaluations and can provide insights into the effectiveness of projects like Cultivator will find this procurement process especially relevant. Engaging in this contract can help businesses grow by establishing valuable connections within Cornwall's vibrant creative community and gaining experience in managing European-funded projects.

## Notice

Cultivator is an innovative project providing an integrated programme of skills and business development support for Small to Medium Enterprises in Cornwall's creative industries. It is funded by the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, Arts Council England and Cornwall Council. We are inviting tenders for a longitudinal evaluation of the Cultivator programme. Scope of Works This is intended to be a wide ranging and detailed examination not only of the work of Cultivator in relation to its targets and outcomes, but also its relationships with partner and other relevant organisations, and its contribution to and impact upon creative industries businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The evaluation of the Cultivator project must address the following; * The extent to which there is demand for the activities, services or facilities of the project * The extent to which beneficiaries and users of the project consider the services and support to be relevant to their needs * The extent to which beneficiaries have been satisfied with the quality of the service provided. * The extent to which beneficiaries have accessed both ESF and ERDF strands * The extent to which the project has sound management and information systems, including adequate sifting and selection process to ensure only eligible and worthwhile activities are funded * The extent to which the forecast outputs and results have been achieved * Lessons learned, recommendations for future project activity and delivery (including evidence of any new services) and a succession / progression plan for the project (where appropriate.) In addition, there should be a review of the project monitoring and data and interviews with selected project staff, including those in delivery partner organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0a9bfd-7230-4e97-af2b-b37f96bf7683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,958 |
| 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 | CREATIVE KERNOW LIMITED |
| Locality | REDRUTH |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR15 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Redruth North |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASH FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0a9bfd-7230-4e97-af2b-b37f96bf7683
- 27 Jan 2017 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57386522-f005-42d3-8112-bc66a8d0597d
- 23 Dec 2016 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57386522-f005-42d3-8112-bc66a8d0597d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0a9bfd-7230-4e97-af2b-b37f96bf7683
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57386522-f005-42d3-8112-bc66a8d0597d
  27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b8e306d-005d-4339-aef7-bfac316a0f16
  Evaluation tender brief

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creativekernow.org.uk

## Provenance

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