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title: "Low Carbon Challenge Fund report Summative Assessment"
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# Low Carbon Challenge Fund report Summative Assessment

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eba3

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority procured an evaluation for the Low Carbon Challenge Fund, aiming to support a shift to the low carbon economy through various grant streams. The procurement method used was the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to PFA Research Limited on July 27, 2023, with a value of £15,790. The buying organisation, West of England Combined Authority, based in Bristol, UK, opted for this procurement method due to the procurement value not warranting an OJEU publication.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services and impact assessment to contribute to evaluating a critical low carbon initiative. Companies with expertise in economic and environmental analysis, as well as grant evaluation, are well-suited to compete for similar future funding opportunities. The procurement process, conducted by a regional authority, signifies a commitment to green recovery and sustainable development in the West of England region, offering a platform for businesses aligned with these goals to showcase their capabilities and support the transition to a low carbon economy.

## Notice

Under the requirements of the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014-20, grant recipients are required to conduct a summative assessment at the conclusion of each project as part of monitoring and evaluation, to include impact assessment and process assessment. The Combined Authority intends to procure an evaluation for the Low Carbon Challenge Fund. This evaluation will help inform similar future funding, already secured from the Authority's Green Recovery Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) aims to support a shift to the low carbon economy, in the context of a financial recovery from the pandemic. It delivers objectives set out in the West of England Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan. LCCF is funded through ERDF, the West of England Recovery Fund and the Green Recovery Fund. There are three grants streams in the fund: i) Green Business Grants (PS1.7m) - grants for SMEs of up to PS15k for energy saving improvements to buildings and equipment; ii) Local Energy Scheme (PS1.3m) - grants of up to PS500k to support the delivery of renewable energy projects that deliver community benefits; iii) Innovative Housing Retrofit Scheme (PS500k) - a grant of PS500k for a pilot project to test retrofit in 25 hard-to-treat homes. This assessment needs to cover the total delivery of LCCF and delivery by funding stream, with the summative assessment report for ERDF funds only.

### Procurement Information

The value of the procurement did not warrant an OJEU publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022144-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,790 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PFA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022144-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/

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