--- title: "Challenge Works Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-11-08" --- # Challenge Works Summative Assessment Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3a0415b-2eab-40cd-ba35-6a56909b2819.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire New University is currently seeking proposals for the "Challenge Works Summative Assessment" project, an initiative designed to leverage private sector innovation to tackle societal challenges within the Buckinghamshire region. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is classified as an open procedure. The tender process is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th November 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 10th January 2022 and will run until 30th June 2023. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest through the university's procurement portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those familiar with ERDF requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement, as the university aims to innovate and improve public sector effectiveness. By participating in this assessment project, businesses can not only contribute to vital societal advancements in the region but also potentially expand their clientele and enhance their reputation through collaboration with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice Challenge Works is a new initiative launched by Buckinghamshire New University in partnership with Buckinghamshire Business First that aims to harness the power of innovation generated by the private sector to help address the key societal challenges faced by the public sector within the Buckinghamshire region. Challenge Works is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme to address their objectives in Priority Axis 1B. Challenge Works is required to undergo external evaluation to provide insight into project performance and programme impact, identifying the successes and strengths as well as the failures and weaknesses, allowing for recommendations for future improvements. There will be two reports done which will be submitted to the Managing Authority. Suppliers must be familiar with & comply with ERDF requirements. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Once you have expressed interest the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website, selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688c5f6f-49dc-4784-a6d9-15cfba30e99f | | 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 | 8 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY | | Locality | *** | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2021 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688c5f6f-49dc-4784-a6d9-15cfba30e99f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688c5f6f-49dc-4784-a6d9-15cfba30e99f 8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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