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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO LOT 3 - EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (TC645) GMCA902

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2024 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract for Professional Services Relating to Lot 3 - Evaluation and Impact Assessments to EKOS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS EKOSGEN. The contract, valued at £239,630, covers evaluation of the UKSPF and its projects spanning the pillars of Community and Place, Local Business, and People and Skills. The procurement method used was Other, with a tender period ending on November 3, 2023, and a contract period starting on December 18, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research and development services and consultancy, to engage in evaluating public sector programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation outcomes will inform the design of future programmes, making it beneficial for businesses involved in impact assessment and policy development.

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Notice Title

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO LOT 3 - EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (TC645) GMCA902

Notice Description

This contract will provide evaluation of the UKSPF and the projects and activities that which have been commissioned under this fund. UKSPF runs from 2022/23 - 24/25 across three main pillars of activity: Community and Place, Local Business, and People and Skills SCOPE OF CONTRACT * Evaluation of many elements of the wider UKSPF programme, producing a final report which will provide evidence on impact and effectiveness of the programme. * The evaluation will help to inform the design of future programmes * The contract will also provide an evidence review of existing evidence held by GMCA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67649f1e-ec90-48c8-b634-57855dbc3ed6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£239,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bushra Dawood
Contact Email
dawoodb@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616084120

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS EKOSGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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