--- title: "TENDER OPPORTUNITY: independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS (Business Start-Up Support)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2023-04-03" --- # TENDER OPPORTUNITY: 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-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce is looking for independent final project evaluations for the ERDF supported Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS projects. The evaluations will assess project performance and suggest opportunities, with proposals due by noon on Friday 21st April 2023. The total budget for both reports is up to £5,000 each, and the final reports must be submitted by Friday 23rd June 2023. This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses specializing in evaluation services to showcase their track record and capacity to deliver within set timescales. Suitable businesses should have experience in similar projects, offer a clear methodology, and demonstrate value for money. Trainers and consultants with expertise in project evaluation and business support services are well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has a requirement for independent final evaluation reports for the last 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. The reports will need to consider the impact of the final ERDF projects as they approach their ends looking at project performance, suggest lessons learned, good practice and opportunities which should be taken forward in subsequent future delivery. Both ERDF projects cease delivery on 30th June 2023. 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. Proposals should set out: * How you would deliver our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting * Demonstration of sufficient staff resources and the requisite experience, including CVs of key personnel who would be involved in the work * Your track record and experience * Availability to complete the work within the required timescales * Pricing * Two relevant references Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: * Delivery of our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting * Demonstrable relevant experience and track record * Capacity to deliver within the required timescales * Value for money 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 both projects the draft report must be provided by Wednesday 31st May 2023, with the final report to be agreed by Friday 23rd June 2023. Submitting your proposal: Proposals must be sent by email to Lesley Robinson, Head of Business Support lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk, to be received by noon on Friday 21st April 2023. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 27th June 2022 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 4th July 2022. Any tender received after the deadline will not be scored. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4875b1c-5b55-476d-bf39-57ddc9ab71cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2023 at 10:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4875b1c-5b55-476d-bf39-57ddc9ab71cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4875b1c-5b55-476d-bf39-57ddc9ab71cc 3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35b6c339-9bfb-49dd-b725-97f1cf4e9266 Summative Assessment report summary template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3febd817-0b74-4e83-88e4-48a6a88f47fb Guidance appendices - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6160999a-dd71-4856-a6e7-7367d27d4e6b Guidance notes - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/32970-opportunity-to-supply-independent-final-project-evaluations ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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