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Black Country Impact Project Evaluation

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Black Country Impact Project Evaluation" within the services industry category. The evaluation aims to ensure the successful delivery of the European Social Fund project, addressing unemployment barriers for individuals aged 15-29. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period closing on 19th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 6th February 2023 to 6th October 2023, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by Dudley MBC presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in evaluating the Black Country Impact project's efficacy and outcomes. Companies in the consultancy services sector would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can contribute to the improvement of programmes aimed at enhancing employment, training, and education opportunities for young individuals facing unemployment challenges, potentially influencing stakeholders and attracting future investments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Black Country Impact 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 Evaluation ITT form together with Appendices 1, 3, 4 & 5 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e5ff63-0398-474f-8481-566b1afb3046
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
£4,000 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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