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title: "The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) Evidencing Social and Economic Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647217"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) Evidencing Social and Economic Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647217

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has successfully completed a tender process for the project titled "The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) Evidencing Social and Economic Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Framework." This contract falls under the education sector and was conducted in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the final contract awarded on 17 March 2021, amounting to £63,746. The successful supplier was Hatch Associates Limited, who will provide consultancy services to establish a monitoring and evaluation framework over the next 15 months.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in monitoring and evaluation frameworks within public sector settings. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing methods to assess the social and economic impact of technology projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. This initiative aligns with national policy objectives, thus attracting firms that have a robust understanding of the education and technology sectors.

## Notice

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) hosted by the University of Strathclyde sought the expertise of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to support the Centre to establish a monitoring and Evaluation Framework Model to measure the Centre's effectiveness in supporting national policy objectives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) Sought to obtain the services of a suitably qualified constancy firm that can support the Centre to identify and develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that can track and measure the effectiveness of the center in supporting national policy objectives. The S5GC is sought to secure the services of a single supplier to deliver the below non-exhaustive list of objectives related to the establishment and operation of a monitoring and evaluation framework: -Create a baseline review of current center activities, the indicators used to monitor these, weaknesses within these and opportunities to strengthen. -Determine the positioning of S5GC in the wider policy and practice environment and the evidence required to demonstrate positive social and economic effect. -The development of a consistent, reliable and valid method of recording hard 'direct' and 'soft' indirect indicators. -Support the S5GC to determine the most effective method to undertake this over a 15 - month period reflecting key internal and external reporting points e.g. quarterly Board updates, annual report and funder requests for evidence of impact/progress. -Provision of considerations for monitoring and evaluation beyond March 2022. -Provision of final conclusions, considerations and recommendations for revised actions going forward - fine tuning S5GC and its activities within the overall policy and practice framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411630 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,746 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HATCH ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411630

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411630
  The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) Evidencing Social and Economic Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) hosted by the University of Strathclyde sought the expertise of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to support the Centre to establish a monitoring and Evaluation Framework Model to measure the Centre's effectiveness in supporting national policy objectives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647217

## Provenance

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