Planning

Feel Good Suffolk Evaluation

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Sep 2024 at 11:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Feel Good Suffolk Evaluation" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Suffolk County Council. The focus is to commission an Evaluation Framework and conduct an impact and process evaluation for Feel Good Suffolk (FGS), a programme that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Suffolk. The procurement falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy services (CPV code 79410000). The scope includes various aspects such as methodology development, conducting evaluations, and assessing outcomes at a population level over a three-plus-two year period. Key dates to note include the Market Engagement event on 3rd October 2024 and the proposed contract start date of 1st January 2025. The project will be executed primarily in the East of England region, and the total estimated contract value is £120,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in health and wellbeing programme evaluations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sectors are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement, and cost-effectiveness analysis would be well-suited for this contract. By participating, companies can expand their portfolio and acquire valuable experience in a comprehensive evaluation project that seeks to improve public health outcomes across Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feel Good Suffolk Evaluation

Notice Description

SCC aims to commission the development of an Evaluation Framework and delivery of an impact and process evaluation for the FGS Service. The scope will include: an Evaluation framework; methodology, evaluation conduct and use and dissemination of learning. Our holistic and person-centred approach will ensure all factors relevant to the health and wellbeing of clients will be considered and supported. The programme requires an overall evaluation model to be developed, that will deliver an assessment of outcomes at a population level, the benefits to service users and performance against key service metrics, building on an Outcome Based Accountability framework (population and performance - year on year and over three plus two years). This will include evaluation of the: Feel Good Suffolk Core Service. A mapped evaluation approach for the programme for three key thematic areas, Adult Weight Management, Physical Activity and Smoking Cessation for year on year and over the three plus two years - including any procured services. Assessment of services (face to face [online and in person], telephone, video calls etc.) from service users, wider partners, stakeholders in multiple ways including: - Interviews with partners and service users. Experience of workforce. Dropout rates. Behaviour change. Reaching and retaining the target groups Impact and process . Assessment of effectiveness, reach, usability and impact of the universal digital platform and website, including the assessment of referral pathways and access elemental. Cost effectiveness of the service. Inclusiveness of serve and impact on reducing health inequalities. Feel Good Suffolk Collaboration Evaluation of core FGS collaboration - the experience of members and challenges/opportunities in four different governance models. Assessment of wider impact of collaboration on catalysing additional actions to improve health and wellbeing across Suffolk. Understanding the impact and role of the Feel Good Suffolk Advisors on the wider system. Evaluation of the added value and service efficiencies achieved from the new collaborative approach to delivering the service. The value and challenges identified working with the VCFSE, reviewing the ability to access local community assets and resources and how this has impacted underserved communities. Weaving insight and links from local projects into this work and understand more about wider Suffolk based activity that the collaboration may not be aware of. Proposed Contract Start Date: 1st January 2025 The estimated total contract value is PS120,000 excluding VAT. We will be holding a Market Engagement event via MS Teams on 3rd October 2024 at 10am. If you're interested in attending this event, please contact admin.publichealthsuffolk@suffolk.gov.uk to register for an invite. This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services. Additional information: Feel Good Suffolk (FGS) provides health and wellbeing services to residents across Suffolk. Delivered by Feel Good Suffolk Advisors and partners across the health, leisure and voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise sectors. FGS provides local opportunities looking to improve their health, based around a core provision of services for: - * Weight Management * Smoking Cessation * Physical Activity The Evaluation model will need to include: - Development of an Evaluation Framework which outlines evaluation scoping based on the Evaluation Brief requirements, overall design, methodology, evaluation conduct and use and dissemination of learning. A 6-month period of testing and pilots, with reflection to inform the evaluation of the full service. Clear approaches to data collection and the roles and responsibilities system wide. Potential recommendations for service review. Inclusion of qualitative and quantitative measures in the framework. Identifying the best measures to use for assessing wellbeing, learning from other pieces of work. Use of primary research to support the programme. Potential to utilise developed evaluation framework in other, related projects. Evolving the evaluation model as the programme develops into year 2 & year 3 and beyond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-943579f4-48c0-470d-b9b5-7ec66dba2bf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5dc5f1-fd49-43b9-9f2d-2ab1d071e096
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

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