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UKSPF Evaluation Partner- GMCA 902

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Apr 2024 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for evaluation consultancy services to Ekos Consulting (UK) Limited. This contract involves evaluating the UKSPF programme covering Community and Place, Local Business, and People and Skills pillars. The contract, valued at £239,630.50 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method with a tender period ending on 3rd November 2023 and a contract period from 18th December 2023 to 30th June 2025 in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) interested in evaluation consultancy services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those experienced in conducting program evaluations and providing evidence-based impact assessments. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is the buying organization, and the procurement stage is at the Award stage, marking the successful completion of the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF Evaluation Partner- GMCA 902

Notice Description

BACKGROUND * This contract will provide evaluation of the UKSPF and the projects and activities which have been commissioned under this fund. UKSPF runs from 2022/23 - 24/25 across three main pillars of activity: Community and Place, Local Business, and People and Skills SCOPE OF CONTRACT * Evaluation of many elements of the wider UKSPF programme, producing a final report which will provide evidence on impact and effectiveness of the programme. * The evaluation will help to inform the design of future programmes. * The contract will also provide an evidence review of existing evidence held by GMCA. This contract has been awarded by a Mini competition from the Lot 3 Evaluation and Impact Assessment (TC645 Manchester Framework on Research and Data Sciences).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131f2a61-d39f-4633-8485-8792d94b89e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£239,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS EKOSGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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