--- title: "SABRE Programme Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2022-11-09" --- # SABRE Programme Summative Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3894f32-9613-4456-8249-ea22a6c0f83c.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England is seeking an independent party to undertake a Summative Assessment for their SABRE Programme, a European Regional Development Fund project aimed at SMEs exploring robotics and automation. The budget for this work is approximately £7,600 inc. VAT. The project extension period requires evaluation by 31st March 2023, and applications must be submitted by midnight on Friday, 2nd December 2022. The procurement method is a Competitive quotation (below threshold), and the contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in ERDF Summative Assessment or similar projects to engage with the University of the West of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are encouraged to apply. By delivering the Summative Assessment, businesses can contribute to the evaluation of the SABRE Programme and benefit from potential collaborations with the University in the field of robotics and automation. ## Notice The University of the West of England, Bristol, runs the SABRE Programme - a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project based in the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, which enables small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore the benefits of robotics and automation. Following its initial lifetime of 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021, the project was extended to cover the period 1 July 2021 to 31 June 2023. The project now requires an evaluation known as Summative Assessment (SA) to be undertaken on this extension period by an independent party. The budget for this work is approximately PS7,600 inc. VAT. The SABRE Programme has 3 streams of activity: * Technical Development Projects (TDPs): providing from 5 days to 12 weeks of dedicated engineering (robotics and automation) support - 13 planned; 10 underway. * Business Assists: providing 12 hours of dedicated engineering (robotics and automation); a lighter touch, introductory engagement option - number variable * Two-day 'Introduction to Robotics' workshops covering the basics of industrial robotics, offered free to SME beneficiaries - up to 9 workshops, 4 of which have taken place. Information about these activities streams can be found on the SABRE Programme website: https://www.rifbristol.com/sabre Outputs: The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and to contact SABRE Programme beneficiaries. ERDF guidance on SA can be found through the .gov website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 (ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance appendices). The project is expected to provide the following: 1. The logic model (already done) 2. Summative Assessment Plan (done but can be revised on appointment of consultants) 3. The data monitoring template (completed quarterly by the project team) 4. The summative assessment summary findings and summative assessment report The final report template that you will be expected to complete can be found within the Guidance Appendices document. The deadline for submission of this work is 31 March 2023. Applications: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ERDF Summative Assessment and have experience of undertaking this, or similar work, for other projects. Please submit details of your relevant experience (in the form of a CV or similar). Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. Please email this to shaun.jordan@uwe.ac.uk no later than midnight on Friday, 2nd December 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f95700-bb58-4406-9d3c-15a002a43d0e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,600 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2022 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f95700-bb58-4406-9d3c-15a002a43d0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f95700-bb58-4406-9d3c-15a002a43d0e 9th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 - https://www.rifbristol.com/sabre ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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