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# ERDF Summative Assessment Services

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a7dac6c-e069-4b7c-8b11-a6031b289ce4

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an evaluator for the "ERDF Summative Assessment Services" tender, part of its obligations under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF). This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running until 31st December 2023. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, and the total budget for this project is approximately £115,000. The evaluation work will be based in the North West region of England, with submissions having closed on 20th August 2020, following its publication on 20th July 2020.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in economic impact assessments and management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to engage with a diverse range of suppliers to ensure tailored evaluation methods are employed. Successful participation in this contract could enhance your organisation's profile and expand your portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Lancaster University has successfully secured European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) through the England European Structural and Investment Fund Programme (ESIF) 2014 to 2020. A requirement of all ERDF grant recipients is to undertake a final Summative Assessment and in some instances an interim Summative Assessment. Lancaster University are seeking to appoint an evaluator with appropriate expertise to undertake some interim evaluations and all final summative assessments for projects on which we 'lead' as the 'Accountable Body' in accordance with the ESIF Summative Assessment guidance. Every project is different as the projects embrace multiple LEP areas and partners and are diverse in their objectives and delivery. The evaluation methods need to be tailored to the type of project activity and the outcomes and impacts it is seeking to achieve and work with project partners where appropriate. However, all assessments must satisfy consider the ERDF Summative Assessment requirements. Our budget across all the relevant projects is approximately PS115,000, however please note that this is not equally split across the projects. The contract will run until end of December 2023, or until such time as all the required deliverables have been completed. To apply, please register for our free e-tendering system, In Tend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home. From there you will be able to access the tender documents and submit a bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c3ad-c2eb-4bce-bc38-f7952571d6b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REGENERIS CONSULTING |

## 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
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c3ad-c2eb-4bce-bc38-f7952571d6b8
- 20 Jul 2020 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221c70a5-f9a0-4fc2-a684-129e612350aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c3ad-c2eb-4bce-bc38-f7952571d6b8
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221c70a5-f9a0-4fc2-a684-129e612350aa
  20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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