--- title: "Evaluation Report for Hi-Tech Rail Project (ERDF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Evaluation Report for Hi-Tech Rail Project (ERDF) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ffa834-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking bids for the "Evaluation Report for Hi-Tech Rail Project (ERDF)" as part of an open procurement process. This tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, is currently active, with an end date for submissions set for 14 September 2015. The project, which aims to evaluate a programme that received £1,373,598 funding from the West Midlands ERDF, is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Contract performance is expected to commence on 1 October 2015 and conclude by 31 January 2016, with an estimated contract value of £20,000 and a minimum value of £18,000. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in evaluation consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in project evaluation, data analysis, and performance assessment within the context of EU funding programmes would be particularly well-suited to respond. By engaging with this tender, eligible companies can enhance their visibility in the railway supply chain and potentially secure future projects within similar funded initiatives. ## Notice Background to the HiTech Rail Project: The HiTech Rail project accessed PS1,373,598 funding from the West Midlands ERDF 2007-2013 Programme which is match-funded by other sources (PS2,633,895 total project value). The three year project began on the 1st of December 2012 and is due to complete on the 31st of December 2015. The project is led by the University of Birmingham with the Rail Alliance as a strategic delivery partner. The key beneficiaries will be West Midlands SMEs who are either currently part of the railway supply chain or have the capability to join the supply chain. Background and Rationale to Final Evaluation Report of the Project: All ERDF projects are required to undertake a final evaluation of their activity, which is to be compiled in a report. ERDF's approach to project evaluation has been designed to: * help projects robustly demonstrate their achievements * enable projects to identify and share best practice which will help to improve performance across the programme * provide project-level evidence that supports the evaluation of the programme as a whole that collectively demonstrates to a range of audiences the performance, achievements and impact of the projects that have been delivered * inform the development of any future programmes * help projects plan and implement successful exit strategies. The report will contain an executive summary as well as detail on how effective the project activity has been in achieving its objectives. It will also look at the reasons for its success/failure as well as commenting on the cost effectiveness of the project and any differences between what was forecast at the outset and what was delivered. This will enable key learning points to be drawn out and associated recommendations clearly stated. Dissemination of project outputs, outcomes and impact is a crucial component of the evaluation process and will enable findings to be fed back to those individuals and organisations with an interest in the project. Given the novelty of the project and complexities of accurately quantifying the economic impact of R&D activities, we anticipate there will be wider learning outcomes for other projects and policy. The Executive Summary will be a key dissemination product as it will provide the reader with an overview of all the key aspects including: objectives, activities, financial outturn, achievements and lessons learned. It is anticipated that the summary will be circulated to: * Internal audiences - Project Facilitator; Technology Transfer Specialists; Project Management Team. * External audiences - Project beneficiaries; regional brokerage organisations; regional universities; Technology Strategy Board; Research Councils; Railway Industry Association; Department for Transport. Key Aims of the Evaluation Project: The specific aims of this impact evaluation are to: * Undertake a robust assessment of wheth... Additional information: In order to be able to submit tenders against University of Birmingham projects, you will first need to register with the University's e-tendering portal which you can find at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c042aa45-a954-4554-b349-ee32d2c732dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 31 Jan 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c042aa45-a954-4554-b349-ee32d2c732dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c042aa45-a954-4554-b349-ee32d2c732dd 28th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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