Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-3585-7230-9793-b591024fa7a2/plymouth-materials-characterisation-project-pmcp-to-complete-the-project-evalu cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment) [Plymouth University School Of Art & Media](https://tendernation.io/buyers/plymouth-university-school-of-art-media) Estimated value £16,000 Published 16 Jul 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A tender opportunity has arisen to provide evaluation services to the PMCP(Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project) at the mid to end stages of the project, building on an initial early-stage evaluation report, at the University of Plymouth. ### Overall objective of the evaluation services In addition to the outputs and outcomes, the evaluator must ensure that the research considers the following themes: • The achievements of the project in providing an outreach and engagement service for SMEs to engage them in using university research facilities, knowledge transfer and previously inaccessible technology • The performance of the project in promoting to SMEs the benefits of investing in R&D to develop new products and processes • The experience of the project in providing technical support, academic expertise and process knowledge to SMEs and any lessons which have emerged from this • The success of the project in encouraging female participation in the project in order to help address the current gender imbalance in the science and technology sector. • Lessons for the future If you would like to express your interest please e mail at The University of Plymouth who is the Project lead. ## CPV classification Evaluation consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/34f8f4ce-2206-4850-8308-2546a3b72797) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Plymouth University School Of Art & Media: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/plymouth-university-school-of-art-media) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)