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Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship: Evaluation - call for quotes

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking an external consultant for the evaluation of their Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship project, as part of a collaborative initiative with the Black South West Network and NatWest, funded by the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11.59pm on 2nd February 2022. The project, which commenced on 1st January 2022, concludes on 30th June 2022, and is classified under evaluation consultancy services. The total budget for this contract is £12,000, with the consultancy work expected to be delivered in the South West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, particularly those with expertise in government-funded projects and a focus on workforce development for young people. Businesses that have experience working with key demographics, especially Black British and British Asian youths, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for innovative evaluation techniques further enhances the opportunity for consulting firms that can demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability and value-added methodologies in their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship: Evaluation - call for quotes

Notice Description

UWE Bristol, in collaboration with the Black South West Network and NatWest are delivering the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship (Green Skills) project, funded by the UK Government's Community Renewal Fund. This pilot project will address the skills shortages essential for delivering the West of England's net zero ambitions by providing training, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for young people disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Project will give recent graduates and young people - in and returning to the region - the skills and practical experience needed to support the region's transition to a green economy, and generate a pipeline of talent and entrepreneurship for its cluster of emerging green industries. The Project will encourage participation from Black British and British Asian young people. We are looking for an external consultant to undertake an evaluation of this project, reviewing the successes, learnings and outcomes from the project. This 6-month project started on 1 January 2022 will end on 30 June 2022. The project has a number of contracted output targets: * 75 young people/recent graduates attending training * 25 businesses or organisations engaged in delivery and internships * 55 young people/recent graduates moving into ongoing training * 20 young people/recent graduates in employment following support * 5 new businesses created as a result of support We are asking the appointed consultant to review the following areas, in addition to any others they may find appropriate: * appropriateness of initial design * progress against targets * delivery and management * outcomes and impact * value for money * lessons learnt There is limited guidance, with the focus being on using the best evaluation technique for the funded project. We are looking for potential consultants to approach us with innovative ideas and have a particular focus on our target groups of young people, recent graduates and Black British and British Asian people. Applications Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of evaluating government funded projects, particularly projects working with our key target participants. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Experience of: a. working with young people and graduates b. evaluating schemes targeting support Black British or British Asian people c. Working with government funding such as ERDF, ESF or similar 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money This information will need to be compiled into one document and submitted prior to the deadline. Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. There is a maximum budget of PS12,000 committed for this work. Please email this to kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 2 February 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a440c2-b473-45c8-a05a-9f98d58a781c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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