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Provision of Quantitative Net Impact Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Working Well Programme

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Quantitative Net Impact Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Working Well Programme" is initiated by the Crown Commercial Service. This project falls under the research and development services sector (CPV: 73000000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th August 2015, with a total value of £40,475. The contract period is from 14th August 2015 to 31st August 2016, and the evaluation results are expected to be reported in spring 2016, requiring timely completion of the evaluation tasks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in quantitative analysis and cost-benefit assessments. Firms that specialise in conducting evaluations for public sector programmes, particularly those focused on employment support initiatives, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. As the Greater Manchester Combined Authority aims to enhance employment outcomes for claimants, successful bidders can play a critical role in shaping effective support mechanisms, thereby expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Quantitative Net Impact Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Working Well Programme

Notice Description

Working Well (WW) is a pilot run by Salford City Council (SCC) on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authorities (GMCA) aimed at Employment Support Allowance (ESA) claimants resident in Greater Manchester who are in the Work-related activity Group (WRAG) and have completed the Work Programme. This pilot is jointly funded by GMCA and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) here on in referred to as "the Authority", and is part of Greater Manchester's aim to help more residents on long-term out of work benefits move into sustained employment as part of its long-term economic growth and public sector reform programme. This procurement is to contract a supplier to conduct an impact evaluation of the early cohorts participating in the pilot as set out in the research specification. The analysis will be conducted on an early cohort of programme participants in order to meet the timetable for reporting findings in spring 2016. The components of the tender are: * To build an analytical dataset and produce descriptive analysis of the pilot; * Undertake a quantitative evaluation of the pilot to assess the net impact of Working Well participation on benefit receipt and employment outcomes; * Undertake ex-post Cost-Benefit Analysis to assess the cost effectiveness of the pilot provision compared to alternative provision for ESA (WRAG) claimants who have completed the Work Programme; * Explore incorporating additional participant data collected by Working Well Providers and GMCA's evaluation partner, SQW; * Produce interim and a full synthesis report containing the quantitative net impact analysis and Cost-Benefit Analysis. The purpose of this contract is to: * Assess the impact of participation on the Working Well programme on participant flows off benefit and movements into sustained employment, and; * Understand the cost effectiveness of the pilot compared to current provision for Work Programme leavers on ESA (WRAG), delivered through the Jobcentre Plus Work Services network. Achievement of the research aim will be dependent on meeting the following objectives: * Testing whether the Working Well model of integrated support delivered through a private provider working in co-operation with Local Public Services in GMCA, underpinned by mandation, improves benefit and employment outcomes for this claimant group compared to the current post-Work Programme support offered by the Authority to ESA (WRAG) claimants. * Examining whether benefit and employment outcomes differ by contract package area and by claimant type. * Understanding the cost effectiveness of the pilot through an ex-post Cost Benefit Analysis, in comparison to the current JCP offer post-Work Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef64e38-1ada-486e-a47f-e6297913e89f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,475 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,475 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

Further Information

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