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title: "Framework Agreement for Independent Evaluations"
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# Framework Agreement for Independent Evaluations

Buyer: NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e54fe34e-cca2-4f24-b3d9-94b617841362

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## Summary

The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership Limited is currently involved in a Framework Agreement for Independent Evaluations. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used is selective, with a focus on evaluating several programmes within the East of England. The tender was published on 20 February 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 9 April 2020. The evaluation period for the awarded contracts will run from 10 December 2020 to 10 December 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation methodologies, research, and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with the economics of Norfolk and Suffolk. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to participate. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of regional economic development and offer innovative approaches to evaluation, providing both quantitative and qualitative results to inform the evaluation process.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender Your quotation is sought to provide an independent evaluation role for the New Anglia LEP as part of a Framework Agreement. This role will include evaluations on the LEP's suite of programmes and initiatives. These include (but not limited to) the following: * Growth Deal (Capital Growth Programme) * Growing Places Fund * Growing Business Fund * Innovative Projects Fund * Community Challenge Fund * Eastern Agri-Tech Initiative * New Anglia Capital * Enterprise Zones * Enterprise Zone Accelerator Fund The contract is offered on a call-on, call-off basis only. This will be for a two year period. The LEP is seeking to build a portfolio of suitable contractors to undertake independent evaluations of the LEP's portfolio of programmes as and when required. Requirements of contractors: Successful candidates will have a clear understanding of the Norfolk and Suffolk economy and regional economic development alongside experience and expertise in evaluation methodologies and innovative approaches to conducting research. Contractors need to be able to: * Describe how they will establish the counterfactual * Determine the right evaluation approach * Provide quantitative, not just qualitative results * Provide rapid interim results to feed back into programme delivery and intervention development * Ensure evaluation methodology links back to logic chains It is likely that the LEP will commence the first evaluation in the Spring, covering four of its programmes. A detailed specification on the requirements will be provided to successful candidates. Full details can be found in the tender specification published on the New Anglia LEP website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc0442e-cda6-4f1e-9ffd-f4e141e1dd8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | NR7 4UG |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AMION CONSULTING; FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010; HATCH ASSOCIATES; RISK AND POLICY ANALYSTS; S4W; STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE; THE INSIGHT WORKS |

## 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
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc0442e-cda6-4f1e-9ffd-f4e141e1dd8d
- 1 Dec 2020 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc0442e-cda6-4f1e-9ffd-f4e141e1dd8d
- 23 Mar 2020 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97bcf08-870c-4c9c-9a8b-c1ce0748df20
- 20 Feb 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97bcf08-870c-4c9c-9a8b-c1ce0748df20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc0442e-cda6-4f1e-9ffd-f4e141e1dd8d
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97bcf08-870c-4c9c-9a8b-c1ce0748df20
  23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a572a928-c4af-44ef-8100-abf70e7b0667

## Notice URLs

- http://newanglia.co.uk

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