--- title: "Evaluation of the England 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund for DCLG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-01-23" --- # Evaluation of the England 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund for DCLG Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a6d1e73-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), to evaluate the England 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund. This initiative, classified under Research and experimental development services, is currently at the planning stage. An important milestone to note is the engagement end date, set for 23 February 2018. The tender does not yet have a confirmed deadline, but interested parties should remain vigilant as it may lead to opportunities in early to mid-July 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in research and evaluation services, particularly those with capabilities in gathering and analysing data. Companies that might excel in this process include those skilled in summative and process evaluations, as well as those experienced with frameworks that allow for sub-contracting or consortia arrangements. Given the complexities surrounding the European Union, suppliers that demonstrate adaptability and a clear understanding of the UK's evolving regulatory environment will be well-positioned to compete. ## Notice 05/07 As you are no doubt aware the British people have voted to leave the European Union and the Prime Minister has been clear that their will must be respected and delivered. We must now prepare for a negotiation to exit the EU, involving all the devolved administrations. Options concerning the ERDF will also be considered. We will therefore not be issuing the Invitation to Tender for scoping the evaluation of ERDF until the position is clearer. We appreciate your patience and we understand many of you will have made time to respond to the Scoping Study ITT in July. It is unlikely that we will issue a tender in early July, but we are not currently in a position to advise further on the timetable. The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), previously requested written information from interested suppliers on 2 potential research related competitive tender processes. More detail is provided in the attachment. DCLG held a Supplier Day on 10th May between 15:00-18:00. A record of the Q&A held at the event has been attached to this notice along with some additional information. Any questions should be directed to Niche@crowncommercial.gov.uk. This notice contains the questions/feedback raised at the supplier conference and responses given. DCLG is also attaching a summary on Process Evaluation and Summative Assessment that was given verbally at the conference. DCLG is also making the following information available as an update to potential suppliers. We reserve the right to make further changes but see it as in the interests of potential suppliers to be aware of current plans. 1. CCS and DCLG propose to use the UKSBS Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 4 for commissioning the Scoping Study; Comparative Evaluation (http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx). As stated at the supplier event, the framework owners have included the opportunity for either sub-contracting or consortia arrangements to be put in place by suppliers on the framework who will act as the lead supplier. 2. On IT requirements for the Summative Assessment Database described in section 6 of the RFI, DCLG envisages a simple means of gathering data (Excel, Word for example) is required as a short term approach to supporting the first tranche of projects. 3. Support for Summative Assessments is expected to be delivered through Growth Delivery Teams rather than directly to projects (though guidance for projects would be required). The Authority is not able to commit to timelines as this stage, but it will help Potential Providers to know that the ITT is expected to be issued in early to mid July. The Authority is considering the scope to extend the time available for submission of tenders from the 3 weeks indicated in the RFI, but is not making any firm commitment to doing so. We will update you on the timelines when they are more firm, to help you with your planning. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3491bffa-2a14-4895-bd37-17e831169c31 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 6NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2017 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3491bffa-2a14-4895-bd37-17e831169c31 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4db0a3f-ee2a-4b9a-a907-c5a171d1248e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3491bffa-2a14-4895-bd37-17e831169c31 23rd January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4db0a3f-ee2a-4b9a-a907-c5a171d1248e 29th April 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b89118d4-b247-494c-add8-49ae3bb7c52c SO17327 ERDF Evaluation - Summative Assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cba96e88-f9ea-4bd6-880c-497c4fe93444 SO17327 ERDF Evaluation - Process Evaluation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d1ea5ea-af97-4bd1-bdf3-bc2a103411b2 SO17327 ERDF Evaluation RFI v1 0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5b3e188-020b-4f62-976f-44e6e11197a1 SO17327 ERDF Evaluation Supplier Event Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ec346e6-5d97-401e-925c-28657fa234cf SO17327 ERDF Evaluation - Summative Assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08156f34-11ae-4e9c-bce6-d28afcd9893b SO17327 ERDF Evaluation - Process Evaluation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c4ef2bc-bf72-4123-932f-7e8ea215c0b3 SO17327 ERDF Evaluation RFI v1 0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2214eb72-8503-427d-bf4d-d52e120f407e SO17327 ERDF Evaluation Supplier Event Q&A ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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