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SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Oct 2017 at 10:31

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18 Aug 2017 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Northumberland County Council for the project titled "SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme". This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on independent evaluations. The contract is centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender phase having concluded on 8 September 2017. The total value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum bid value of £40,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award for the contract was officially made on 4 October 2017, with the contract period beginning on 9 October 2017 and ending on 30 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and evaluation services, especially those with expertise in social projects funded by the European Social Fund. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its lower value threshold and the project's focus on engaging with local communities in Northumberland. Firms with experience in providing evaluations for social initiatives or working within governance frameworks of public projects may find themselves favoured in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is the accountable body for the Big Lottery (BL) Building Better Opportunities Northumberland Bridge Project. Bridge is a partnership project to help Northumberland residents who are unemployed and socially excluded to become economically active. The Council has an agreement with VioCes Northumberland, a third sector body, to manage a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations, to deliver the project. The project is funded by Big Lottery using the European Social Fund (ESF). As part of the funding agreement, the lead accountable body is required to commission an external and independent evaluation of the project for BL. A consultant will be required to conduct an evaluation across the project lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e59fa3-441e-47fc-a4f9-7c012562660b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b9ac2b-4582-4ae9-b0e4-3b7329fc083d
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRIFUGE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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