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title: "Provision of Impact Study of ESIF Projects"
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# Provision of Impact Study of ESIF Projects

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c186855-6800-40a6-b00b-a46f0f3dd3ce

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Impact Study of ESIF Projects", focusing on business and management consultancy services. This procurement process is classified under CPV code 79400000 and is designed to assess the impact of UCLan’s European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) projects on Lancashire's SMEs and local economic development. The tender phase is currently active, with proposals due by 2nd September 2022. The contract is set to commence on 26th September 2022 and will run until 1st August 2023, with a total estimated value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in impact assessments and evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the project aims to showcase the support UCLan provides to local businesses through its ESIF funded initiatives. Companies well-versed in economic development and capable of delivering insightful analysis will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

UCLan is seeking an Impact Study of the University's European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio of projects (European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) funded) and in addition individual final summative assessment reports for nine ERDF projects in-line with the guidance of the Managing Authority, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). 1. An Impact Study is to show the extent of the support provided to Lancashire's SMEs, and to economic development in the county, by UCLan through its programme of ESIF funded projects (12 ERDF and 3 ESF Projects to be completed by 30th June 2023). 2. Produce final summative assessment reports for the nine long-running ERDF projects project managed by UCLan in accordance with ERDF guidance (to be completed and submitted to DLUHC by 30th June 2023).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7daed3-a2ab-486f-a240-a93a66c04733 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2022 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7daed3-a2ab-486f-a240-a93a66c04733

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7daed3-a2ab-486f-a240-a93a66c04733
  2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
  Tender opportunity can be found at the following link

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