Tender

Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2019 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Copeland Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact," aimed at assessing the Fund's effectiveness over the past five years. This evaluation is framed by a Co-operation Agreement among three organisational members, with the successful candidate expected to provide insights into the Fund's value and efficiency. The procurement process is classified under auditing services, adhering to an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 12 July 2019, with the contract starting on 5 August 2019 and running until 31 December 2019. The project is located in the North West region of England, with a budget of £30,000 set aside for this evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and evaluation services, particularly those with a track record in assessing community funding and impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the tender's suitability criteria are favourable to them. Firms that excel in stakeholder engagement and are capable of providing innovative recommendations may find this project particularly aligned with their expertise, thereby enabling them to contribute to and benefit from this community-focused initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint an evaluator for the Copeland Community Fund (the Fund) to undertake a discrete evaluation of the Fund's operation and impact over the past five years 2014-2019. It should be noted that the Fund, a community benefit arrangement linked to the Low Level Waste Repository in Copeland district, is framed by a Co-operation Agreement of three organisational members and directed by a Board of these members and other stakeholders. Copeland Borough Council hosts the Fund and is taking the lead on procuring the evaluation on behalf of the Copeland Community Fund Board. The successful candidate will be required to deliver an evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund's outputs and impact during years 4 to 9 of its operation, to evidence the Fund's value for money, accountability and delivery against the Co-operation Agreement. The Fund needs to understand its Return on Investment where we are informed and able to learn from the past operation and impact to consider our future approach. The Evaluation will learn from and inform: * Fund direction and developments; * Fund criteria and priority refreshes; * Process and procedure improvements; * Communication and stakeholder engagement including identifying opportunities for more effective and creative ways to engage with groups and other potential applicants; * More informed working with the range of mechanisms of referrals, development support and funding; * Fund's ability to be responsive to local need and context; * Improvements needed to ensure the Fund continues to be 'fit for purpose'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719778da-e0a1-4153-8a26-4ba99ee2c79d
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 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
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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