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title: "Summative Assessment for the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC)"
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# Summative Assessment for the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c31568fb-e62f-44b2-ad8a-381cea9f0245

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is procuring services for the Summative Assessment of the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) as part of a £3 million project aimed at fostering innovation in low carbon energy products. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72225000, is currently in the Award stage, with the final contract having commenced on 31 January 2019 and running until 30 May 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and businesses were invited to submit proposals until 7 January 2019. The assessment will be conducted for an amount of approximately £28,875, focused on a facility located in Beighton, Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consulting and advisory sectors, particularly those with experience in compliance assessments and evaluations related to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects. The initiative supports local enterprises and academic collaboration, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to engage in the low carbon energy space or those interested in contributing to innovation in energy technologies.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with support funding from ERDF is establishing a PS3m Translational Energy Research Centre as an open access to business and academic users to a) provide innovation facilities to support local enterprises to develop low carbon energy products, and boost cooperation with research institutes;and b) demonstrate low carbon energy technologies. As part of the project, the University will procure equipment to be housed at an existing university facility in Beighton near Sheffield. In additional to capital investment, a revenue budget of PS950k has been allocated to support facilities operation and research support for enterprises. We are looking for an experienced consultant or organisation to carry out an interim Summative Assessment to satisfy ERDF compliance in accordance with ERDF summative assessment guidance and appendices (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020). Additional information: All tender documents, questions & tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend portal (see attached link)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17c8bfe-6c54-4eb4-bb9b-eb565f5ed21b |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 30 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,875 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17c8bfe-6c54-4eb4-bb9b-eb565f5ed21b
- 14 Dec 2018 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a37f80-e318-46cd-9622-3014e7ea5bc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17c8bfe-6c54-4eb4-bb9b-eb565f5ed21b
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a37f80-e318-46cd-9622-3014e7ea5bc5
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020

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