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title: "Invitation to Tender - Project Evaluation Summative Assessment - CBS"
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# Invitation to Tender - Project Evaluation Summative Assessment - CBS

Buyer: OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e14bffd-8e80-4c9e-bd56-1b3c6c4c8e13

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Oxford Innovation Services Limited, under the title "Invitation to Tender - Project Evaluation Summative Assessment - CBS". This initiative falls within the business services industry and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently, it is at the Award stage, with the tender published on 4th January 2018 and submissions due by 2nd February 2018. The total value of the contract is £33,000 with a project commencement date of 5th March 2018, concluding on 27th July 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in project evaluation, consultancy, and impact assessment services, particularly those experienced with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, leveraging their expertise to contribute positively to the Cornwall Business Start-Ups programme. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest promptly to receive further details and clarifications related to the tender.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Summative Assessment Project Evaluation for Cornwall Business Start Ups (CBS) programme. Deadline for Tender Submission - Friday 2nd February 2018 - 17.30. Deadline for clarifications: Tuesday 30th January 2018. Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest by e-mailing cornwalltenders@oxin.co.uk to ensure they receive all relevant information and Q&A clarifications. Introduction, background and business context: Oxford Innovation Services (OIS) is the UK's leading specialist coaching company. We work with businesses at all stages of development to maximise their growth potential, benefiting both the enterprise and its people through uniquely tailored coaching programmes. The CBS (Cornwall Business Start-Ups) programme is financed by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio 2015 to 2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the fund, which was established by the European Commission to help improve the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their capacity and capability and promoting entrepreneurship to strengthen the pipeline of high growth business across England. The CBS programme supports new businesses and is delivered in collaboration with our partner Unlocking Potential (UP), The Cornwall College Group (TCCG). The contract period for this programme is November 2015 - October 2018. The CBS programme has been designed to ensure that consistent, high quality support is available to all entrepreneurs and start-ups who enter the programme, regardless of their starting point. Key Objectives: In line with recently published ERDF guidance, OIS are seeking tender proposals from highly experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision project evaluation services to undertake a summative assessment for the CBS programme. The supplier will be expected to undertake a summative assessment and provide a full report together with a final summary in line with the requirements of our Invitation to Tender document attached. The Summative Assessment will help to understand the difference the programme has have made in the local economy, communities and beneficiary groups. In addition, they will improve the effectiveness of measures in relation to economic growth in the future and provide insights into programme performance and evaluate their impact, efficiency and effectiveness. Timings: The successful supplier must undertake the assessment and provide the draft report by the 29th June 2018, and the final report by 27th July 2018. Further information can be found in the Invitation to Tender documents - please download the below attachments: * OIS Invitation to Tender - Project Evaluation Summative Assessment - CBS * Appendix 1 - ESIF Form 1-014 * Appendix 2 T&Cs Contact details: cornwalltenders@oxin.co.uk Additional information: Suppliers must confirm their expression of interest by e-mailing the above contact to ensure you receive any further information and clarifications. E-mail cornwalltenders@oxin.co.uk Contact - Amanda Greenall, Procurement Specialist

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c75cf3-5275-49af-bd6e-ac98b4bb3b06 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | REDRUTH |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR15 3RQ |
| 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 | Pool & Tehidy |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c75cf3-5275-49af-bd6e-ac98b4bb3b06
- 4 Jan 2018 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32676be-6710-4399-9a63-11bb18de71eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c75cf3-5275-49af-bd6e-ac98b4bb3b06
  13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32676be-6710-4399-9a63-11bb18de71eb
  4th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eafee4f2-f516-460e-b46d-776b6331a92b
  * OIS - Invitation to Tender - Project Evaluation Summative Assessment - CBS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85166cd9-a2c6-47a9-8985-0680268a5d6f
  * Appendix 1 - ESIF Form 1-014 - Summative Assessment Report Summary Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/308be2e8-55c4-401c-96d9-62b2e5dd8e64
  * Appendix 2 - OIS Terms and Conditions - Goods and Services

## Notice URLs

- http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/cornwall/

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