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Evaluation of the Youth Covid 19 Support Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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07 Apr 2021 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), located in London, has successfully concluded the tender process for the "Evaluation of the Youth Covid 19 Support Fund." This procurement initiative aimed to appoint a provider to independently monitor and evaluate the fund, utilising a selective procurement method through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM949 Lot 4. The contract was awarded on 2nd February 2021, with a total value of £59,839, and the evaluation services were expected to be provided from 8th February 2021 to 30th June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly in the consultancy sector, focused on evaluation and monitoring services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be ideal candidates to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on their suitability. Engaging in public procurement like this not only fosters business growth but also allows firms to contribute to significant social initiatives such as youth support during challenging times.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Youth Covid 19 Support Fund

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking to appoint a Provider to monitor and evaluate the Youth Covid-19 Support Fund (YCSF). This will be an independent evaluation of the fund, which will be delivered by a separate grant delivery partner appointed by DCMS. DCMS is running a mini-competition using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM949 Lot 4 for Grant Programme Evaluation Services. The service will be contracted on Framework terms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abd7ef97-8ae7-428b-b5d7-9e58ce73cbdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33cd24c-b11e-4e58-b9b1-2f9bf5b28c8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,839 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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