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Thrive at College - Programme Evaluation

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "Thrive at College - Programme Evaluation." The tender, classified under services, particularly evaluation consultancy services, was aimed at evaluating the pilot Thrive at College programme. This process, which employed a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value, culminated in an award on 17 February 2025. The contract, valued at £59,907 GBP, was signed on the same date, and the project period spans from 18 February 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement falls under the sub-central government category and is located in Birmingham, UK (region code UKG31).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational and mental health programmes. The nature of the contract is well-suited for large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle comprehensive programme evaluations, as well as organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their professional reputation by contributing to impactful public health and educational initiatives. The Centre for Mental Health Training Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, exemplifying the types of businesses that are competitive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thrive at College - Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

Evaluation of the pilot Thrive at College programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008306-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,907 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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