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Pipeline Framework: Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment)

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A pipeline has been launched for Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) To Complete the Project Evaluation (Summative Assessment)The contract start Date is 15 July 2019. Approach to market date is 22 July 2019A 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 technologyThe 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 thisThe 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 futureIf you would like to express your interest please e mail claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk at The University of Plymouth who is the Project lead.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: School of Georgraphy and Earth Science, University Of Plymouth, PLYMOUTH PL4 8AA. Email: claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk Clair Pearce – Projet Manager ( PMCP)