--- title: "PR2003 - Velocity ERDF Project - Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED" published: "2018-10-11" --- # PR2003 - Velocity ERDF Project - Summative Assessment Buyer: SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4fe3fa8-dea9-491a-8dd8-f06c6a375c1e.json) ## Summary The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership Limited is seeking a contractor for the "PR2003 - Velocity ERDF Project - Summative Assessment". This procurement falls under the "Business analysis consultancy services" category and is located in Bedford, England. The tender method is open, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals, with the tender period having ended on 1st August 2018. The contract, valued at £20,000, covers the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Velocity ERDF Project, with contract commencement expected on 14th August 2018 and slated to conclude on 15th January 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on evaluations and assessments within public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project aims to enhance the capabilities of local SMEs and align with ERDF's requirements. Companies that possess expertise in providing reliable evidence of project efficiency and effectiveness, as well as those capable of delivering comprehensive insights for future interventions, are encouraged to engage. ## Notice SEMLEP wishes to appoint a sub-contractor to evaluate the effectiveness of SEMLEP's Growth Hub ERDF Project through ERDF summative assessment. This tender opportunity is part funded by ERDF and form part of the Velocity ERDF Project. As part of the contractual requirements of ERDF funding, SEMLEP is required to conduct an evaluation of the project, known as a "Summative Assessment". The Velocity Growth Hub project has provided a targeted programme of advice, workshops, masterclass, events and financial support designed to encourage and assist SMEs in the South East and South Midlands. The project aims to enhance the capability and capacity of SMEs. The assessment is intended and required to provide insights into programme performance, in order to: * Enhance implementation * Provide reliable evidence of project efficiency, effectiveness and value for money. * Provide insights into what and why interventions work (or not) and lessons for the future. Requirements ERDF have published updated guidance on the project evaluation summative assessments which all assessments must comply with: ESIF GN-1-011 - ERDF Summative Assessment Logic Model Please download full Tender Specification for full details about this tender opportunity, this will include scope of work, tender instructions, selection and award criteria evaluation, indicative budget and timescales. The application form and T&C also forms part of the tender documents. This tender opportunity is also advertised on our website https://www.semlep.com/tenders/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eb73c1-10e9-4f8a-9252-ec34accc9e12 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,980 | | 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 | SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK43 0BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2018 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eb73c1-10e9-4f8a-9252-ec34accc9e12 - 26 Jun 2018 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66b686e-652a-4c43-ac5c-0b6360d549f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eb73c1-10e9-4f8a-9252-ec34accc9e12 11th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66b686e-652a-4c43-ac5c-0b6360d549f3 26th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ee78287-6450-4e73-a826-c8072c1f1d8d PR 2003 - Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c20b990a-3494-4106-88fd-128e1fba6990 PR2003 - Application Form ## Notice URLs - https://www.semlep.com/tenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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