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Evaluation of the South Tyneside Pledge

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is seeking to evaluate the South Tyneside Pledge through a procurement process titled "Evaluation of the South Tyneside Pledge." This tender, classified under "evaluation consultancy services," requires insights into the Pledge's impact over the last three years and is open to businesses within or serving South Tyneside, UK. With a procurement method marked as "open," this process is in its active tender stage. Key dates include a submission deadline of 9th January 2026 and an intended contract period from 19th January to 31st March 2026. The evaluation will uncover strategic improvements and document the successes within the initiative, focusing on key delivery outputs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those adept in community wealth-building initiatives. Firms with strong backgrounds in delivering strategic insights through qualitative assessment will be highly suited to this engagement. Moreover, the South Tyneside Borough Council's preference for small and medium enterprises enhances the potential for SMEs in the consultancy sector to compete and secure this contract, thereby gaining experience and expanding their portfolios in public sector projects. The focus on an open competition method ensures a fair and transparent process for all interested parties.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the South Tyneside Pledge

Notice Description

The South Tyneside Pledge, launched in 2022, is a community wealth-building initiative designed to retain more economic value within the borough in response to the macroeconomic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together over 400 organisations from the public, private, and voluntary sectors, all of which are either based in or provide services within South Tyneside. The Pledge is coordinated by the Policy and Insight team, with strong cross-Council collaboration involving Strategic Investment & Growth, Communications, Procurement, Sustainability, and other departments. It represents a collective commitment to inclusive growth, local investment, and community resilience. Purpose of the Evaluation This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the South Tyneside Pledge over the past three years, focusing on how effectively it has delivered against its nine core commitments. The findings will inform future strategy, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes across the partnership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef43
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082490-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

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