Award

Building Better Opportunities

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2020 at 12:01

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Northumberland County Council for the project titled "Building Better Opportunities," which falls under the business services industry category. This project, funded by the Big Lottery using the European Social Fund (ESF), aims to support unemployed and socially excluded residents in Northumberland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 6th February 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 1st March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The project is based in North East England, specifically at the Council's office in Morpeth.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in consulting, law, marketing, recruitment, and security services, to contribute to the evaluation of the Building Better Opportunities project. Companies that specialise in independent evaluations and have experience with social projects related to economic activity would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their visibility and impact within the local community while benefiting from public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Better Opportunities

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is the accountable body for the Big Lottery (BL) Building Better Opportunities Northumberland Bridge Project. Bridge is a partnership project to help Northumberland residents who are unemployed and socially excluded to become economically active. The Council has an agreement with VioCes Northumberland, a third sector body, to manage a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations, to deliver the project. The project is funded by Big Lottery using the European Social Fund (ESF). As part of the funding agreement, the lead accountable body is required to commission an external and independent evaluation of the project for BL. A consultant will be required to conduct an evaluation across the project Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the contract and other relevant information are given in the Specification at Schedule 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0fc4c24-ab08-4f40-a5f8-317f9f7649bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a5a65e-948a-4a61-be47-61298c8d6821
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 2-3 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Lawson
Contact Email
catherine.lawson@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622351

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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