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title: "NU/1268 Formative and Summative project evaluation"
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# NU/1268 Formative and Summative project evaluation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c753a032-7411-47de-a9de-4dc3d5f3c811

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is seeking a partner organisation to deliver a formative and summative project evaluation for their NU/1268 initiative, which falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method followed is classified as 'Other', and the tender, which is now complete, concluded on 21st April 2017. The contract period for the awarded evaluation services spans from 5th May 2017 to 31st October 2018, with a contract value of £19,320 GBP. The evaluation will focus on assessing the project’s performance and impacts, alongside feedback on its management and delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that demonstrate expertise in evaluating innovation projects and have a strong track record of assessing organisational performance will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the contracting authority is open to engaging local providers who can contribute to the project’s overarching goals.

## Notice

CFNE seeks to commission a partner organisation to deliver the project evaluation. The evaluation will adopt a formative and summative approach with reports produced at the mid and end points of the project. The evaluation will: * report on the project's performance and impacts (i.e. jobs created, SMEs assisted with innovation interventions, and business improvement in SMEs); * assess the progress made towards achieving the overall goal of the project and the level of success achieved in relation to the project's primary objectives; in particular this will focus upon stimulating and meeting the demand for innovation-based activities and outcomes; securing private sector engagement and 'buy-in' to innovation practices; the design and delivery of the selected innovation activities; and achieving overall Strategic Added Value; * investigate the level of efficiency in the project management and approach and consideration of the consortia's project delivery, engagement with industry and learning realised through the project; * assess and consider areas of good practice, and evidence of regional and national partnership working; and, * examine participation of equality groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8760d4a2-9b3a-418b-90b3-f1040a9880d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,320 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2017 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8760d4a2-9b3a-418b-90b3-f1040a9880d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8760d4a2-9b3a-418b-90b3-f1040a9880d9
  23rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ced94778-f003-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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