Tender

PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 17:38

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 17:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Evaluators for Adult Skills Fund Tender." This tender, classified under Evaluation Consultancy Services, seeks up to four evaluators to facilitate an open and transparent evaluation of submitted tenders for the Adult Skills Fund, which will be devolved to EMCCA in August 2025. The procurement falls under the Services category and will focus on place-based activities in the East Midlands, with an emphasis on equality, aspiration, and inclusivity. The total budget for this tender is £32,000, with an open procurement method and the tender period ending on 7 February 2025. The contract period is set from 9 April 2025 to 31 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation and procurement services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those with experience in the public sector and community-based projects, are well-suited to compete. Although the tender isn't specifically aimed at SMEs, it is open to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful engagement in this project could enhance the credibility and portfolio of the winning bidders, offering them exposure and the potential for future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER

Notice Description

In August 2025, the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will be devolved to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the East Midlands Combined County Authority wishes to commission an (ASF) to focus on "place-based activities" and their communities within the East Midlands centred on equality, aspiration and inclusivity. Nottinghamshire County Council ("the Council") on behalf of East Midlands Combined Authority is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of a maximum of 4 no evaluators to ensure an open and transparent evaluation of the tenders submitted, to achieve a first-class procurement process to deliver the objectives as outlined in the Strategic Skills Plan. We require a maximum of 4 no evaluators and have a total budget of PS32,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc676e6-7bcc-46a1-a1f0-dea85eb22588
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cba06e1-1229-472c-95b7-5a197bcd4200
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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