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title: "Opportunity to supply independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS Business Start-Up Support"
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# Opportunity to supply independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS Business Start-Up Support

Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98b6c0b4-59bf-45ee-b2f1-00f564622344

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## Summary

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is inviting tenders for the opportunity to supply independent final project evaluations for the Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS Business Start-Up Support. This procurement falls under the business services sector, particularly focusing on law, marketing, and consulting, and is located in Carlisle, North West England. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by noon on 21st November 2018. The total budget for the evaluations is £10,000, split evenly between the two projects, with delivery deadlines extending to March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in project evaluation and business growth analysis, to engage with local government initiatives. Businesses with expertise in conducting independent assessments and evaluations, especially within the context of European Regional Development Fund projects, will find this tender particularly relevant. The reports are intended to analyse the effectiveness and outcomes of current projects, making it a pertinent contract for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Opportunity to supply independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS Business Start-Up Support Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has a requirement for independent final evaluation reports for the current ERDF supported Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS projects. These will form part of their Summative Assessments. The ERDF Growth Hub project supports businesses throughout Cumbria looking to grow and enhance their competitiveness. It is a partnership project with Lancaster University Management School, led by the Chamber as accountable body. The BSUS project supports individuals throughout Cumbria looking to start-up in business and young businesses in their early years of trading. It is a partnership project with the University of Cumbria, led by the Chamber as accountable body. The reports will need to consider the impact of the current ERDF projects as they approach their ends and suggest lessons learned/good practice/opportunities which should be taken forward in subsequent delivery. The current ERDF Growth Hub project ceases delivery at the end of December 2018. The current BSUS project ceases delivery at the end of March 2019. The evaluations should cover the following key aspects: The evaluations should cover the points set out under questions 1-6 in the attached Summative Assessment report template, with the summary comments for the Summative Assessment report supported by more detailed information and comments where appropriate. You will be provided with copies of the Logic Models and relevant performance data, as well as other relevant supporting information and the opportunity to interview relevant members of the project delivery teams. Provided with this brief is a copy of the Summative Assessment report template and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance. Budgets: A budget of up to PS5,000 including VAT is available for the Growth Hub report. A budget of up to PS5,000 including VAT is available for the BSUS report. Timescales: For the Growth Hub, the draft report must be provided by 31st December 2018, with the final report to be agreed by Monday 21st January 2019. For BSUS, the draft report must be provided by Monday 11th March 2019, with the final report to be agreed by Friday 29th March 2019. Additional information: Timescales: For the Growth Hub, the draft report must be provided by 31st December 2018, with the final report to be agreed by Monday 21st January 2019. For BSUS, the draft report must be provided by Monday 11th March 2019, with the final report to be agreed by Friday 29th March 2019. Submitting your proposal: Proposals must be sent by email to Richard Condron, richardc@cumbriachamber.co.uk, to be received by noon on 21st November 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274b7f7f-3f58-4ed7-8293-bea634da0d5d |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 6 Nov 2018 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274b7f7f-3f58-4ed7-8293-bea634da0d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274b7f7f-3f58-4ed7-8293-bea634da0d5d
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65e6f5d4-59e6-496e-b7f6-386c4d621f0a
  Opportunity to supply final evaluation for Growth Hub & BSUS 6-11-18
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fd6bd0d-7104-420a-a968-1cd0e90db2d8
  ESIF-GN-1-033 ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d7295bb-74d6-495b-bd69-9004777b9fe9
  ESIF-GN-1-034 ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance Appendices v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e38b891-1e25-4e1b-b1b7-aff60a1e7cfe
  ESIF-Form-1-014 ERDF Summative Assessment Report Summary Template v1

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk/news/25198-opportunity-to-supply-independent-final-project-valuations

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