Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc6-57af-73d7-9abc-fc6fdbe19df2/tender-opportunity-independent-final-project-evaluations-for-cumbria-business-g closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TENDER OPPORTUNITY: independent final project evaluations for Cumbria Business Growth Hub and for BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) [Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-chamber-of-commerce) Estimated value £10,000 to £15,000 Published 13 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 21 Apr 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has a requirement for independent final evaluation reports for the last ERDF supported Cumbria Business Growth Hub and BSUS projects. These will form part of their Summative Assessments. The ERDF Growth Hub project supports businesses throughout Cumbria looking to grow and enhance their competitiveness. It is a partnership project with Lancaster University Management School, led by the Chamber as accountable body. The BSUS project supports individuals throughout Cumbria looking to start-up in business and young businesses in their early years of trading. The reports will need to consider the impact of the final ERDF projects as they approach their ends looking at project performance, suggest lessons learned, good practice and opportunities which should be taken forward in subsequent future delivery. Both ERDF projects cease delivery on 30th June 2023. The evaluations should cover the following key aspects: The evaluations should cover the points set out under questions 1-6 in the attached Summative Assessment report template, with the summary comments for the Summative Assessment report supported by more detailed information and comments where appropriate. You will be provided with copies of the Logic Models and relevant performance data, as well as other relevant supporting information and the opportunity to interview relevant members of the project delivery teams. Provided with this brief is a copy of the Summative Assessment report template and ERDF Summative Assessment Guidance. Proposals should set out: • How you would deliver our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting • Demonstration of sufficient staff resources and the requisite experience, including CVs of key personnel who would be involved in the work • Your track record and experience • Availability to complete the work within the required timescales • Pricing • Two relevant references Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: • Delivery of our requirement, including mechanisms, processes and reporting • Demonstrable relevant experience and track record • Capacity to deliver within the required timescales • Value for money Budgets: A budget of up to £5,000 including VAT is available for the Growth Hub report. A budget of up to £5,000 including VAT is available for the BSUS report. Timescales: For both projects the draft report must be provided by Wednesday 31st May 2023, with the final report to be agreed by Friday 23rd June 2023. Submitting your proposal: Proposals must be sent by email to Lesley Robinson, Head of Business Support , to be received by noon on Friday 21st April 2023. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 27th June 2022 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 4th July 2022. Any tender received after the deadline will not be scored. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/af6b7d17-ba3b-4686-a8fd-1eac26a915db) 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. 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