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GB-Middlesbrough: Borderlands Phase 2 Evaluation

Teesside University

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26 Oct 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is seeking an independent evaluator, or a team of evaluators, for the Borderlands programme. The work is to assess the programme’s impact, improve its monitoring and evaluation approach, and produce learning to inform programme development. The evaluation must combine quantitative data with qualitative evidence to examine what the programme delivers, who it reaches, and its effects on individuals, communities, artists and the wider creative ecology. The evaluator will work collaboratively with the university’s team, consortium partners and the Community Steering Group. This is evaluation consultancy work, delivered in the North East of England.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement reached the tender stage, with offers requested by 16 November 2026 at 17:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 14 December 2026 to 31 May 2029. Its estimated value is £10,000 to £25,000. The procurement is presented as a single requirement, with no separate lots described. The evaluation basis and selection criteria are to be considered as set out in the procurement requirements; the available process details do not state their specific weighting or thresholds.

This opportunity suits independent evaluators and evaluation consultancies with experience assessing programmes and producing evidence that supports learning and development. Suppliers should be able to design and deliver work combining robust quantitative analysis with rich qualitative research, and to interpret impact across individuals, communities, artists and a wider creative sector. The assignment calls for collaborative working with a programme team, consortium partners and a Community Steering Group, so suppliers need to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders and translate findings into useful recommendations. The buyer identifies the work as potentially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The scale is suited to a focused evaluator or small multidisciplinary team able to support the programme over several years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Borderlands Phase 2 Evaluation

Notice Description

Borderlands is seeking to appoint an experienced independent evaluator or team of evaluators to support the evaluation of its programme in the period 2026 - 2029. We are looking for an evaluator or team of evaluators who can work collaboratively with our team, consortium partners and Community Steering Group to understand the impact of our work, strengthen our approach to monitoring and evaluation, and generate meaningful learning that informs programme development. The evaluation should combine robust quantitative data with rich qualitative evidence, helping us understand not only what we deliver and who we reach, but also the difference our work makes to individuals, communities, artists and the wider creative ecology. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058a0226-cc5f-4de9-9773-4346e3fbd532
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
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
Teesside University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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