Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of Interim and Final Summative Assessment Reports of the Cheshire & Warrington Business Growth Programme (CWBGP) ERDF Project No. 03R16P00627

Descriptions

The Universities Economic Development Unit Ltd ("UEDU") and partners sought quotations for the provision of two Summative Assessments Reports for the Cheshire & Warrington Business Growth Programme ("CWBGP"), including a) an interim Summative Assessment covering the period to 30th September 2021 and b) a Final Summative Assessment Report covering the period to 31st May 2023. These reports must comply with and satisfy the prevailing requirements and guidelines of the European Regional Development Fund ("ERDF"), which part-funds the CWBGP: ERDF Project Reference No. 03R16P00627. UEDU Ltd is hosted by and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Chester. The Cheshire & Warrington Business Growth Programme (CWBGP) provides a range of support to both potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a business, as well as new and established businesses within the Cheshire and Warrington area that meet the SME definition and ERDF eligibility criteria. Registered beneficiaries receive support which includes a bespoke 365 review of the business/proposed business idea; barriers being faced and provides an assessment of their needs and activities under the project (and any referral to outside support). Support could be access to either stand-alone and/or a programme-linked series of workshops around thematic topics, such as leadership and management, business planning, marketing etc., as well as one to one mentoring and networking opportunities. Further details were provided within the RfQ documents.