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title: "Aura- Mid Term Assessment"
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# Aura- Mid Term Assessment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca57e5b-653f-48fe-be71-65d721488243

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## Summary

The University of Hull is seeking a contractor for the "Aura - Mid Term Assessment" tender, which falls under the services category, specifically focused on auditing services and economic impact assessment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 10 June 2020 and ending on 30 September 2020. The tender was published on 5 May 2020 and had a deadline for submissions of 29 May 2020. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and is being conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in auditing services and project assessment. Businesses that focus on economic evaluation and innovation support would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the review encompasses an inventory of physical assets, beneficiary needs, and financial performance analysis. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to growth by allowing these businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering value for money and impact in similar projects.

## Notice

To review and assess the integration of both capital and revenue aspects of the Aura project. Key tasks include: a) An inventory and assessment of the physical assets of the project and their utilisation in the delivery of low carbon innovation support b) An analysis of the needs of project beneficiaries and of the support consequently delivered c) An evaluation of the academic and technical expertise and resources deployed in the delivery of innovation support to beneficiaries d) The development of a structured interview framework individually tailored to beneficiaries, project management and delivery personnel and key stakeholders e) A forensic assessment of project financial performance together with an assessment of value for money against output delivery and impact targets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d517e1-747a-49d6-96ba-463efaa49029 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,950 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d517e1-747a-49d6-96ba-463efaa49029
- 5 May 2020 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8381d6d9-3426-4935-a165-08610b1e8933
- 5 May 2020 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8381d6d9-3426-4935-a165-08610b1e8933

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d517e1-747a-49d6-96ba-463efaa49029
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8381d6d9-3426-4935-a165-08610b1e8933
  5th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Hull e-tendering Portal

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