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21 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has completed the contracting process for their Monitoring and Evaluation Improvement Work, which is part of the services industry category. This procurement aims to implement best practices from their Benefits Management, Monitoring and Evaluation framework, with an external evaluation contractor's assistance. The procurement method employed was limited competition, as it fell below the threshold for more extensive competition. The final stage included 14 bids, with 8 from SMEs, and culminated in awarding the contract to Kada Research Limited on 6th July 2026. The contract is valued at £69,935 (net), with work starting on 21st July 2026 and ending on 6th November 2026. It is based in Bristol, UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, notably for evaluation consultancy service providers, especially SMEs familiar with public sector contracts. Given the active role of SMEs in the bidding stage and the specialised nature of the monitoring and evaluation services required, businesses with strengths in data analysis, programme evaluation, and strategic consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within this niche. The focus on best practice implementation in public sector projects offers a platform for businesses adept in delivering value-added consultancy and innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation Improvement Work

Notice Description

To implement best practice from the Benefits Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (BMME) framework and deliver a programme of outcomes and M&E improvement work with the assistance of an external evaluation contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068664-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KADA RESEARCH

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