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Independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project

STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD

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AwardUpdate

02 Nov 2020 at 09:21

AwardUpdate

30 Oct 2020 at 16:04

Award

30 Oct 2020 at 14:50

Tender

14 Sep 2020 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD, focusing on the independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project, which aims to provide support through the national Building Better Opportunities programme. Located in the West Midlands, this open tender was published on 14th September 2020, with responses required by 30th September 2020. The project is classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000) and carries a total contract value of £25,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2022, indicating a robust timeline for deliverables.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that can provide evaluation consultancy services. Companies with experience in project evaluation, particularly those familiar with the workings of funded programmes like Building Better Opportunities, would be well-positioned to compete. The independent nature of the evaluation being sought suggests that firms offering innovative and thorough approaches to assessment and value-for-money analysis could particularly thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project

Notice Description

BRIDGES is based within the Black Country and is part of the national Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. Further information on the Building Better Opportunities Fund can be found here https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities Steps to work is the Lead Organisation for BRIDGES and is contracted to ensure effective results and outcomes whilst safeguarding value for money. The project was designed, and is delivered, as a partnership with 15 delivery organisations. The project commenced in July 2016 and delivery will end in June 2022 and we are now seeking to procure an external final evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the project and the partnership. Any queries regarding this tender should be directed to Stephanie Hammond, Head of Operations at Steps to Work at stephanie.hammond@stepstowork.co.uk & Simon Carter, Operations Manager at Steps to Work at simon.carter@stepstowork.co.uk Responses to any questions asked will be published as an FAQs document at https://www.stepstowork.co.uk/faqs-bridges-evaluation-tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1NS
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

M.E.L. RESEARCH

TBC

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