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title: "CP1815-19 Engaging Rural Micros Trial Evaluation"
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# CP1815-19 Engaging Rural Micros Trial Evaluation

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8ea4430-b74a-4669-85e0-f06603513498

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1815-19 Engaging Rural Micros Trial Evaluation" has been completed by Devon County Council, which operates in the research and development consultancy services sector. The evaluation contractor was required to engage in complex activities related to the Engaging Rural Micros Trial Project. The contract, worth £71,000, commenced on 20 September 2019 and concluded on 31 August 2020. The procurement was conducted using an unspecified method, and the tender period ended on 18 September 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research consultancy to expand their business capabilities by engaging in similar projects. Companies with expertise in evaluation methodologies or rural development initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from similar contracts with Devon County Council or other local authorities. The awarding of this contract to Plymouth Marjon Business School demonstrates the potential for educational institutions and research organisations to participate effectively in public procurement processes.

## Notice

An Evaluation contractor is required to fulfil the complex evaluation activities of the Engaging Rural Micros Trial Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4f366b-0b93-4898-83e7-ea81de04fafa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLYMOUTH MARJON BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4f366b-0b93-4898-83e7-ea81de04fafa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4f366b-0b93-4898-83e7-ea81de04fafa
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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