--- title: "Summative Assessment Reports of the MCIL, KRISP and Business Bridge projects part funded by ERDF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-07-06" --- # Summative Assessment Reports of the MCIL, KRISP and Business Bridge projects part funded by ERDF Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d015e2b6-9e47-45a6-bcaf-8c0f1274e25b.json) ## Summary The tender from Keele University, titled "Summative Assessment Reports of the MCIL, KRISP and Business Bridge projects part funded by ERDF," seeks service providers to conduct assessments for three European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th July 2018. The projects fall under the research and development services industry category, with a contract value of £35,000 planned for services expected to begin on 1st August 2018 and conclude by 11th January 2019. This open tender invites participation across three defined lots, allowing bidders to submit for one or more areas of expertise. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolios in the research and consultancy domain. Companies specialising in statistical services, economic research, or general research consultancy would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such projects not only provides financial gain but also enhances credibility and visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the future. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the appointment of a Service Provider(s) to conduct the Summative assessments for three ERDF funded projects - Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership - (MCIL), Keele Research and Innovation Support project - (KRISP) and the Business Bridge projects. The tender is divided into 3 Lots covering specific areas of expertise and all bidders can tender for one or more of the Lots. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider for each lot to undertake the Summative Assessments for the ERDF Funded projects as detailed above. These projects are part funded by the ERDF as part of the English Growth Programme 2014-2020. Additional information: Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendment made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. These projects are part funded by the ERDF as part of the English Growth Programme 2014-2020. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU - ERDF Funding Description These projects are part funded by the ERDF as part of the English Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0504f072-d12a-4b25-a15f-8649266a549d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79330000 - Statistical services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0504f072-d12a-4b25-a15f-8649266a549d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0504f072-d12a-4b25-a15f-8649266a549d 6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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