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Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project

STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2018 at 14:37

TenderAmendment

13 Aug 2018 at 08:49

TenderAmendment

10 Aug 2018 at 10:59

TenderAmendment

10 Aug 2018 at 09:40

TenderAmendment

07 Aug 2018 at 09:59

TenderAmendment

27 Jul 2018 at 10:14

TenderAmendment

26 Jul 2018 at 14:31

TenderAmendment

24 Jul 2018 at 10:10

TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2018 at 08:08

Tender

11 Jul 2018 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an invitation to tender issued by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project, part of the Building Better Opportunities programme in the Black Country. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £20,000. The tender period concluded on 17 August 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 and end on 31 December 2019. The project primarily seeks evaluation consultancy services, with delivery addresses located in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the evaluation consultancy sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to demonstrate their expertise in assessing programme impact and effectiveness. By competing for this tender, suitable companies can enhance their portfolio, gain invaluable experience working alongside a large consortium of 25 organisations, and contribute to a nationally funded initiative aimed at improving local community outcomes.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project

Notice Description

BRIDGES is based within the Black Country and is part of the national Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which is jointly funded by the European Social Fund and the Big Lottery fund. For further information on the Building Better Opportunities Fund can be found here www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities Steps to work is the Lead Organisation for BRIDGES and is contracted to ensure effective results and outcomes whilst safeguarding value for money. The project was designed, and is delivered, as a partnership with 25 organisations. The project commenced in July 2016 and will end in December 2019 . We are now seeking to procure an external evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the project and the partnership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8922b1b7-a719-4c3f-9b69-6b9f02815d84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1XS
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENRICHED CONSULTING

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