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title: "ERDF Summative Assessment Services - AWARD"
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# ERDF Summative Assessment Services - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cab9f5a-c0b2-4599-a232-770ab1a570c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ERDF Summative Assessment Services - AWARD" was conducted by Lancaster University, based in Lancaster, UK. The contract aims to provide evaluation services required by the university as part of its responsibilities under the European Regional Development Fund. This procurement was classified under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and followed an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 7 September 2020 and is set to conclude by 31 December 2023, with a total budget of approximately £115,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the successful appointment of Regeneris Consulting Limited as the supplier on 17 September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those specialising in economic impact assessments and business management consultancy. Firms equipped with expertise in tailored evaluation methodologies that can adapt to diverse project objectives will be well-suited to compete in this space. The project’s diverse nature, covering multiple areas and partners, opens avenues for SMEs looking to establish their presence in public sector contracts, thereby encouraging business growth through collaboration and innovative evaluation approaches.

## Notice

Lancaster University has successfully secured European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund through the England European Structural and Investment Fund Programme 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 115,000GBP, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcd3d71-3b66-4871-84d3-8fc55a307b43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Sep 2020 at 11:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcd3d71-3b66-4871-84d3-8fc55a307b43
- 23 Sep 2020 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcd3d71-3b66-4871-84d3-8fc55a307b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcd3d71-3b66-4871-84d3-8fc55a307b43
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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