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title: "Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment)"
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# Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment)

Buyer: PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4727a1f-2026-44df-9e7a-6fa6e0b1087d

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## Summary

The Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) tender, initiated by Plymouth University School Of Art & Media, aims to secure evaluation consultancy services with a budget of £16,000. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the contract available for expressions of interest until 22nd July 2019. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the industry category is classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000).

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in evaluation consultancy, particularly those that can provide insights into the benefits of R&D for SMEs, gender inclusivity in technology, and outreach services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology transfer, academic support, and engagement strategies are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could lead to further collaborations and enhance relationships with academic institutions, potentially driving growth and innovation in these sectors.

## Notice

A tender opportunity has arisen to provide evaluation services to the PMCP (Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project) at the mid to end stages of the project, building on an initial early-stage evaluation report, at the University of Plymouth. Overall objective of the evaluation services In addition to the outputs and outcomes, the evaluator must ensure that the research considers the following themes: * The achievements of the project in providing an outreach and engagement service for SMEs to engage them in using university research facilities, knowledge transfer and previously inaccessible technology * The performance of the project in promoting to SMEs the benefits of investing in R&D to develop new products and processes * The experience of the project in providing technical support, academic expertise and process knowledge to SMEs and any lessons which have emerged from this * The success of the project in encouraging female participation in the project in order to help address the current gender imbalance in the science and technology sector. * Lessons for the future If you would like to express your interest please email claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk at the University of Plymouth who is the Project Manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceca84c0-f9b7-46cf-bc10-bd20fb2f1048 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Future opportunity |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 13:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceca84c0-f9b7-46cf-bc10-bd20fb2f1048

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceca84c0-f9b7-46cf-bc10-bd20fb2f1048
  16th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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