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Future Bright Plus Final Programme Evaluation

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2024 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Future Bright Plus Final Programme Evaluation" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender deadline of 26th March 2024. The evaluation contract has a value of £60,000 and a contract period starting from 12th April 2024 until 31st July 2025. This opportunity aims to assess the long-term impacts of the programme, focusing on financial independence, work security, skills, and wellbeing enhancement for low-income residents in the region.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and survey service providers to contribute to social impact and policy development in the West of England Combined Authority area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in survey services and social research are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this evaluation, businesses can support local residents in their career progression, contribute to improving livelihoods, and help shape future policies based on evidence-backed outcomes.

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Notice Title

Future Bright Plus Final Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

The Future Bright Plus (FBP) service has run since March 2021 (final referrals to the scheme were 31st Jan 2024). The service has continued to build on the legacy of the DWP Employment Support Innovation pilot which ran from February 2018 to July 2021. The service supports mainly low income in-work residents in the West of England Combined Authority area to increase their confidence, motivation, wellbeing, skills and incomes. The project provides information, advice and signposting to all residents who contact the service supporting them on the road to career progression by identifying and making best use of the full range of local services available including appropriate West of England Combined Authority initiatives. Those who are in work are eligible to receive one to one coaching, the level of service, Light Touch or Full Service, is determined by individual circumstance (www.futurebright.org.uk ). The approach goes beyond training to identify and overcome a much wider range of barriers to career progression, tailoring support to the individual. The pilot demonstrated the need for a programme for low-income, in-work residents in the West of England as it provides a service for demographic not otherwise supported. The Future Bright Plus programme aimed to fill a gap in local provision with funding provided for three years from the West of England Combined Authority Investment Fund to kick-start career progression for residents. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide rigorous evidence that demonstrates the outcomes and impacts of the programme, including long-term benefits. The evaluation will also test whether the theory of change has functioned as expected and identify which were the most effective means of supporting individual in-work progression to inform policy in the future. Key outcomes for Future Bright Plus: * Increase in financial independence and income. * Increased work security or flexibility * Increased awareness of support available * Increase in skills and experience * Improvement in participants' attitude (motivation, confidence and job satisfaction) * Increase in health & wellbeing * Increased understanding on how in-work progression can be best supported in the future. Broader outcomes * Children benefiting from improvements to motivation, skills, prosperity and increased health and wellbeing of parent/ carer * Understanding this demographic * Reduction in public spend associated with benefits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2cbfba-479b-4e00-9faf-fba0fc251c9e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Darron Jones
Contact Email
darron.jones@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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