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DurhamEnable External Evaluation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2022 at 14:28

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Durham County Council, focuses on the "DurhamEnable External Evaluation" project. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Rocket Science UK Ltd on 6 April 2022. The total contract value is £25,000, and it is set to commence on 7 April 2022, lasting until 31 December 2023. The evaluation aims to assess the economic, social, and environmental impact of the DurhamEnable service, which supports individuals with learning disabilities and other challenges in securing employment in the North East region of the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consulting and evaluation services. Companies that specialise in independent assessments, particularly those with experience in social impact evaluation and a focus on supported employment initiatives, may find this contract particularly suitable. As the contract promotes multi-agency collaboration to enhance employment rates for adults with learning disabilities and autism, businesses with expertise in this area can leverage their skills to contribute to the success of this impactful programme, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DurhamEnable External Evaluation

Notice Description

The primary objective of this contract is to provide an independent assessment of service provision, impact and future sustainability of the delivery model. The evaluation will evidence the economic, social and environmental impact of DurhamEnable in County Durham. The evaluation will be required to evidence the economic, social and environmental impact of DE in County Durham. DurhamEnable is a Supported Employment service delivered by Durham County Council with funding from the European Social Fund. It supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism or long-term health conditions, to help them progress into paid employment. The service adopts a multi-agency approach to tackling the historically low employment rate for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in the county, providing intensive 1:1 Job Coach support for job seekers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f25ded06-cef5-4677-92dc-8c744ff71a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e8cb9a2-3871-4a52-94a0-e2829e099e30
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKET SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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