--- title: "Longitudinal Evaluation & Summative Assessment Cultivator Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CREATIVE KERNOW" published: "2020-03-10" --- # Longitudinal Evaluation & Summative Assessment Cultivator Phase 2 Buyer: CREATIVE KERNOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfeb523a-054a-4238-b49e-8f9047a03733.json) ## Summary Creative Kernow is seeking tenders for the "Longitudinal Evaluation & Summative Assessment Cultivator Phase 2", aimed at providing business and skills support to creative industries SMEs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This initiative falls within the evaluation consultancy services category and operates under an open procurement method. The contract, valued at approximately £32,916, commenced on 5th March 2020, with a completion date set for 14th July 2022. The tender period concluded on 13th February 2020, and interested parties should have been prepared to align with key project milestones outlined by the buyer. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, particularly those with experience in assessing creative programs or working with SMEs in the creative sector. Companies that are agile and capable of delivering effective mentoring, evaluation frameworks, and reporting within tight deadlines, especially those familiar with EU-funded projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and foster strategic partnerships within the thriving creative industries of Cornwall. ## Notice Creative Kernow is inviting tenders for the Longitudinal Evaluation and Summative Assessment of its Cultivator Phase 2 programme. Background Cultivator Phase 2 is a three-year programme (2019-2022) providing business and skills support to creative industries SMEs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), Arts Council England (ACE) and Cornwall Council. It follows on from the very successful Cultivator Programme (2016-2019). Administratively the ERDF funded portion of the Cultivator Phase 2 Programme (business support) is a new programme, whereas the ESF funded portion (skills development) is a continuation of the previous programme. Cultivator Phase 2 will work alongside the C&IoS Growth Hub and generic business support provision to deliver bespoke and highly specialist coaching, mentoring and targeted investment to build capacity and maximise the growth potential of the creative industries. Cultivator Phase 2 will also provide tailored provision of relevant, advanced skills for Cornwall's creative industries sector SMEs. It will develop existing and new partnerships with the FE and HE sectors and support sector specific information advice and guidance, mentoring, sector-relevant skills provision, internships and other activities that provide opportunities for improving industry relevant experience and skills. Overall project management and delivery of the ...fetime results. - The experience of delivering and managing the programme - including lessons that emerge - The economic impact attributable to the programme - including both intended and unintended impacts - The cost effectiveness of the programme and considering its impact and its value for money Tenderers should consider how best to quantify the counterfactual, bearing in mind the type of programme, the potential difficulties in sampling and the budgetary & time constraints. They should present their approach in their proposals. Timeline, milestones and payment schedule Cultivator Phase 2 runs until 30th September 2022, the following milestones should be included in the timeline: 1. Within 1 week of appointment: an initial planning meeting. 2. Within 5 weeks of appointment: submission of an evaluation framework, a reviewed and amended version of the Programme Logic Model and a Summative Assessment Plan. 3. End March 2021: submission of an interim report to include commentary on delivery mechanisms and client satisfaction as well as the management of the project and progress against project (internal) and contractual targets 4. June 13th 2022: submission of draft versions of the final evaluation report, the SAR & the SAR Summary 5. July 14th 2022: submission of the final evaluation report, the SAR and the SAR Summary. For milestones & payment terms, please see full brief in the full tender documents at https://www.creativekernow.org.uk/cultivator/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc80ec8e-45a2-450a-bb58-e70271a39106 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 14 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,916 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £32,196 | | 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 | CREATIVE KERNOW | | Locality | REDRUTH | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR15 3AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Redruth North | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc80ec8e-45a2-450a-bb58-e70271a39106 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc80ec8e-45a2-450a-bb58-e70271a39106 10th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR159450 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://www.creativekernow.org.uk/cultivator/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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