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PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, involved an open procedure for the provision of evaluators for the Adult Skills Fund Tender. This initiative aims to enhance place-based activities and community engagement with a focus on equality, aspiration, and inclusivity within the East Midlands region. The industry falls under the category of Evaluation Consultancy Services. The entire contract period extends from 9th April to 31st May 2025, with the procurement now awarded as of 19th February 2025. The total budget allocated for this endeavour was £32,000, with bids submitted by SMEs, showcasing inclusivity for Small and Medium Enterprises and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and procurement consultancy services to contribute to community development and skills enhancement in the East Midlands. The focus on place-based activities allows businesses to engage directly with community needs, fostering growth and enabling them to establish longstanding client relationships within public sector projects. SMEs and consultancy firms with capabilities in assessment and strategic planning are well-positioned to benefit from the partnerships created and knowledge gained through participation in this programme. The successful bidders, Annabel Jelley Consultants and Bidright UK Limited, exemplify the type of expertise required to create a meaningful impact in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER

Notice Description

In August 2025, the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will be devolved to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the East Midlands Combined County Authority wishes to commission an (ASF) to focus on "place-based activities" and their communities within the East Midlands centred on equality, aspiration and inclusivity. Nottinghamshire County Council ("the Council") on behalf of East Midlands Combined Authority is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of a maximum of 4 no evaluators to ensure an open and transparent evaluation of the tenders submitted, to achieve a first-class procurement process to deliver the objectives as outlined in the Strategic Skills Plan. We require a maximum of 4 no evaluators and have a total budget of PS32,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a3b5e-9c75-492e-aedf-b118ec9aa986
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANNABEL JELLEY CONSULTANTS

BIDRIGHT

Further Information

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