--- title: "S4G Summative Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2020-01-31" --- # S4G Summative Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e579f246-9d81-422e-b0e7-dc3d9e1f4ef8.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, is seeking an external consultant for the S4G Summative Assessment as part of its evaluation requirements for various European Regional Development Funded projects. This tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close for submissions on 23 February 2020. The contract value is approximately £12,000 including VAT, with a contract period beginning on 1 March 2020 and ending on 31 March 2021. The process is classified under evaluation consultancy services and follows a limited procurement method with competitive quotations below threshold. This opportunity is well-suited for consultancy firms and independent evaluators experienced in European Regional Development Fund assessments, particularly those with a track record in similar projects. Companies that specialise in evaluation methodologies and data analysis, especially within the context of business growth and support, would find this tender aligned with their capabilities. The successful bidder will play a critical role in assessing grant-funded programmes, thus contributing to local economic development initiatives in the West of England. ## Notice The University of the West of England, Bristol, runs several European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) projects. Each of these projects has an evaluation requirement known as Summative Assessment (SA). We are looking for an external consultant to undertake the SA on our Scale Up 4 Growth Programme (S4G). S4G started on 1 July 2018 and closes on 30 June 2021. The budget for this work is approximately PS12,000 inc. VAT. S4G has 2 streams of activity: - Business support grant funding, with grants between PS10k and PS40k for SMEs in the West of England to help them scale up (approximately 30 grants awarded) - Business Growth workshops (up to 6 workshops, 4 of which have already taken place) Information about both activity streams can be found on the S4G website: http://www.scaleup4growth.co.uk/ Outputs The University will work alongside the consultant to identify all appropriate data and contact S4G beneficiaries. ERDF guidance on SA can be found through the .gov website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 (ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance appendices). The project is expected to provide the following: 1. The logic model (already done) 2. Summative Assessment Plan (done but can be revised on appointment of consultants) 3. The data monitoring template (completed quarterly by the project team) 4. The summative assessment summary findings and summative assessment report The final report template that you will be expected to complete can be found within the Guidance Appendices document. The deadline for submission of this work is 31 March 2021. Applications Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ERDF Summative Assessment and have experience of undertaking this, or similar work, for other projects. Please submit details of your relevant experience (in the form of a CV or similar). Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. Please email this to kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk no later than midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a171da49-076e-4c5f-9ed3-5b06129ef530 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2020 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a171da49-076e-4c5f-9ed3-5b06129ef530 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a171da49-076e-4c5f-9ed3-5b06129ef530 31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.scaleup4growth.co.uk/ - http://www.uwe.ac.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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