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NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation

Northumberland County Council

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19 Oct 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is buying an independent, programme-level evaluation of the North East Rural Growth Programme. The work is research and evaluation consultancy, with a business-development consultancy element (CPV 73210000 and 79411100). The evaluation is intended to assess the programme as a whole; the council describes the provider sought as experienced and creative. Gateshead Council and Durham County Council are involved as evaluation and stakeholder bodies. Delivery is in the North East of England. The programme’s rural growth focus makes this relevant to consultancies able to evaluate economic or business-development programmes and work with public-sector stakeholders.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition below the relevant threshold. The enquiry deadline was 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the submission deadline was 10 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The estimated contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an optional 12-month extension, up to 31 March 2030. The estimated value is £75,000 excluding VAT (£90,000 including VAT). There is one lot, and small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable. Award is based on quality, weighted at 80%, and price, weighted at 20%.

This opportunity is best suited to an evaluation or research consultancy with demonstrated experience assessing programmes at programme level, and the ability to produce independent findings for a public-sector client. Suppliers should be able to design and deliver a credible evaluation of a rural growth programme, analyse its business-development activity and engage effectively with council stakeholders. The stated requirement favours an experienced and creative provider; the evaluation and stakeholder roles assigned to Gateshead and Durham councils indicate that working with multiple public bodies is relevant. The single-lot arrangement and SME suitability make the work accessible to smaller consultancies with the necessary evaluation expertise and delivery capacity. Companies specialising in economic development, rural policy or programme evaluation are likely to have relevant capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council seeks an experienced and creative provider to undertake an independent programme-level evaluation of The North East Rural Growth Programme (NE-RGP). Further details can be found in the document: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NCC1999 To view this opportunity please register for https://www.open-uk.org/ and search the project title - "NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation" or the project reference: "OPEN-PR-19102026132838984"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078afd
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098585-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northumberland County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Postcode Area
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

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