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WP3438 - Summative Assessment of the Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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02 Jul 2018 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Walsall Council on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team, is for the "WP3438 - Summative Assessment of the Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project". This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is focused on delivering a high-quality independent evaluation of activities funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) between 2016 and 2018. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th July 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 3rd August 2018 and conclude by 31st December 2018, located within West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those that excel in business and management consulting. Firms with expertise in independent assessments, data analysis, and project evaluation are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, as they will be instrumental in demonstrating the achievements of ERDF projects and contributing to best practices. SMEs focused on consultancy and project evaluation will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector, especially as it aligns with EU funding initiatives.

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Notice Title

WP3438 - Summative Assessment of the Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project

Notice Description

Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider to undertake an expert independent summative assessment of the: Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2018). Walsall Council is the accountable body for the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project. This project is part funded through the European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020, the Black Country Consortium and the four Black Country Local Authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton City Council). The project was awarded ?274,364 ERDF monies plus ?274,364 matched funding between January 2016-December 2018. The Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Team's role is to support the development of ERDF activity across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Working closely with the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership, Black Country Consortium, the four Black Country Local Authorities and other public, voluntary sector and private partners, the Team: o Supports applicants with development of ERDF eligible and compliant projects o Enhances delivery of ERDF communications o Captures best practice and presents achievements on the Black Country ERDF Programme. Further information on the Technical Assistance Project and ERDF Programme for the Black Country can be found in the Black Country ESIF Strategy (https://www.blackcountrylep.co.uk/business-growth/funding-opportunities/european-investment/) or via the Black Country Technical Assistance website (www.bcta.org.uk). All ERDF projects are required to undertake a summative assessment of their activity. There is a requirement for the ERDF Programme as a whole to be evaluated and the evaluations undertaken by projects will contribute to this. ERDF's approach to summative assessment has been designed to: o Help projects robustly demonstrate their achievements o Enable projects to identify and share best practice which will help to improve performance across the programme o Provide project-level evidence that supports the evaluation of the programme as a whole that collectively demonstrates to a range of audiences the performance, achievements and impact of the projects that have been delivered o Inform the development of any future programmes o Help projects plan and implement successful exit strategies. In line with the latest ERDF guidance published in August 2017 (as noted below), we are seeking tender proposals for the provision of the summative assessment of the Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description European Regional Development Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce64060-e9e4-4c6c-a167-52aabb50d5f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 1-6 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
David Sheldon
Contact Email
sheldond@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 658399

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
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
Not specified

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

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