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# SYMCA -  Appraisal, Investment and Evaluation Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/symca-appraisal-investment-and-evaluation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-039845). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority: "SYMCA -  Appraisal, Investment and Evaluation Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 22 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority-GB-PPON-PDBT-6675-QXPN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 22 February 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business and management consultancy and related services, Financial and insurance services, Financial consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKE3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0023
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-039845`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/symca-appraisal-investment-and-evaluation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-039845#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FOpportunities%2FIndex%3Fv%3D2)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/symca-appraisal-investment-and-evaluation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-039845#participate

## Description
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking to award a framework for suppliers to support the Central Independent Appraisal Team (CIAT) in managing bids, awarding funds and monitoring the success of those bids.in delivering their goals and objectives

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Business Case Development
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 66171000, 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Assisting participants in the Framework who may be promoting projects for MCA financial support to prepare suitable business cases (Strategic, Outline or Full). The role may either be “hands-on” or as a “critical friend” providing advice only and thi...

### Lot 2: Business Case Assurance
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 66171000, 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Assisting the MCA in ensuring all projects funded align with long-term policy objectives and strategies and have business cases that comply with all relevant aspects of the Treasury Green Book and Departmental guidance.

### Lot 3: Financial and Commercial Support
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 66171000, 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Providing tailored investment advice to the MCA on the most appropriate type and terms of financial support for projects – whether loan, grant, equity stake or a combination of these – and includes conducting financial due diligence on applicants and...

### Lot 4: Evaluation of Projects and Programmes
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 66171000, 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Providing technical services to the MCA in the design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation plans for approved projects and programmes. It is important that lessons are learnt for the future regarding all aspects of schemes, from constructi...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004815-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-02-16T16:27:50.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T22:40:33.233Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-039845