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BCI Project Evaluation

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a procurement for an evaluation of the BCI Project, focusing on Black Country Impact under the ESF/YEI programme. The contract, titled "BCI Project Evaluation," with a value of £40,000, falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 19th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled to run from 6th February 2023 to 6th October 2023 in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the consultancy services sector to engage with the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to evaluate and enhance the ESF/YEI project outcomes. Businesses interested in evaluation consultancy services should consider applying to support positive outcomes for unemployed individuals aged 15-29 in the Black Country area.

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Notice Title

BCI Project Evaluation

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has been successful in securing European Social Fund (ESF) / Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) from its 2014-2020 Programme, to fund Black Country Impact working in partnership with the local authorities and Talent Match. Impact is a Black Country programme that addresses the barriers faced by unemployed individuals aged 15-29 years, supporting them to secure positive outcomes including employment, apprenticeships, training and further education. Dudley MBC is now seeking to procure for an evaluation of the project to: o Ensure that the ESF/YEI project has been delivered in time, quality and budget and objectives have been met; o Assess how well the programme has delivered to date and identify whether improvements are needed to increase effectiveness with respect to objectives and quality. o Demonstrate accountability to the programme Steering Group, internally (Dudley MBC) and externally (Department of Works and Pensions); o Ensure all deliverable are identified including ESF and non ESF outcomes and outputs: o Identify lessons learned and good practice arising from the implementation and delivery of the project; o To influence stakeholders or attract future investment; o Identify any further action required; and o Consider how best to disseminate the evaluation findings. Additional information: Complete ITT form plus Appendices 1, 3 & 4 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbc3877e-421e-4e6e-a903-35c49d2cf6a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a3899d-4be0-4839-ba98-0755cdbfd094
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 6 Oct 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kathryn Jobling
Contact Email
kathryn.jobling@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384 817382

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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