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Better Connect Ltd - Final Project Evaluation for Action Towards Inclusion (ATI). Funded by National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) & European Social Fund (ESF)

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL (ON BEHALF OF BETTER CONNECT)

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Award

03 May 2023 at 13:42

Award

03 May 2023 at 13:37

Award

03 May 2023 at 09:23

Tender

22 Nov 2022 at 15:49

Tender

22 Nov 2022 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council (on behalf of Better Connect) has awarded a contract for the final project evaluation for the Action Towards Inclusion project to SQW Ltd. The procurement was for evaluation consultancy services and had a value of 62,500 GBP. The contract period is from 16th January 2023 to 30th June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the deadline for the tender period was 20th December 2022. The evaluation was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) & European Social Fund (ESF).

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services to grow their portfolio. The suitability criteria include a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, and the contract start date was the 7th February 2023. Businesses interested in social inclusion projects and with experience in evaluation services are well-suited to compete for this tender issued by the Blackpool Council.

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Notice Title

Better Connect Ltd - Final Project Evaluation for Action Towards Inclusion (ATI). Funded by National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) & European Social Fund (ESF)

Notice Description

Better Connect Ltd wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender.\r \r Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Organisations or Individuals to undertake a final project evaluation of Better Connect Ltds Action Towards Inclusion project.\r \r Building Better Opportunities (BBO) is a national programme from The National Lottery Community Fund (NCLF) matching funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 to invest in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth. \r \r This opportunity is being undertaken via our e-tendering portal - https://procontract.due-north.com Reference DN643847. Documentation is available to download and any question must be raised via the messaging section linked to the opportunity, on the portal.\r

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1adaf45a-4337-4f03-bfdd-1001b0f61d09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08af4ac5-68cb-463e-8406-47c1b3ba2a44
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL (ON BEHALF OF BETTER CONNECT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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