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Request for Quotation for the Provision of an Evaluation Partner (ESF NEET & Youth Employment Programme)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Jul 2022 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Request for Quotation for the Provision of an Evaluation Partner" related to the £10 million European Social Fund (ESF) NEET & Youth Employment programme. This Request for Quotation was initiated as a selective process, with the tender period concluding on 15 April 2022. The evaluation partner's activities are expected to commence on 19 May 2022 and continue until 30 November 2023, aimed at supporting young people significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, located in the United Kingdom, specifically Salford.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in research and development services. Businesses specialising in programme evaluation, youth engagement, and social impact assessment would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, helping them to expand their portfolio and contribute to meaningful social projects within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation for the Provision of an Evaluation Partner (ESF NEET & Youth Employment Programme)

Notice Description

GMCA is seeking a supplier to evaluate the PS10m European Social Fund (ESF) NEET & Youth Employment programme which is in place from January 22 to end September 23. We expect the evaluation partner to commence activity in April 22 and complete around Nov 23. The main aim of the programme is to mitigate the impacts on those young people most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, those who are experiencing disadvantage and those not engaged with other provision. This will be delivered through a comprehensive engagement and transition offer that will enable these young people to successfully engage in a positive learning or work destination and develop the skills and confidence to continue into a sustainable career pathway. **** This Opportunity was conducted as a restricted Request for Quotation exercise in line with GMCA Governance and Procurement Guidelines***

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/a9c44ecb-40c8-4cfa-9b38-f57fae535c66
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 years
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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FOREVER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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