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Learn and Grow Project Evaluation

GROWING SPACE

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Award

05 Jul 2022 at 09:07

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 May 2022 at 13:20

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Learn and Grow Project Evaluation," initiated by Growing Space, located at Finance, 1 Lincoln Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil. This project falls under the services category, particularly focusing on education and training, health and social work, as well as community and personal services. The tender was awarded on 9 June 2022 after an open procurement method, with a total award value of £25,000. The initial tender period concluded on 19 May 2022, indicating that businesses interested in this evaluation had a limited timeframe to respond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for evaluators and consultancy firms with expertise in education and social impact assessments. Companies that understand the mental health landscape and possess a track record in qualitative research methods will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations with a strong grasp of the Third Sector and its collaboration with statutory services, along with evidence of successful past evaluations, will have a competitive advantage in securing this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learn and Grow Project Evaluation

Notice Description

We are seeking to evaluate the following of the projectProcess evaluation (interim)The first phase of the evaluation should determine whether the programme activities have been implemented as intended and also assess the progress against indicators. More specifically, it will assess:* The planning, implementation, and management of the operation teams and the associated monitoring systems used to manage and monitor operational performance.* The delivery of the operation -- the suitability of the interventions offered to the needs of the participants.* The short- and medium-term outcomes of the operations and, if possible, the longer-term impacts of the operations for the participants and their employment or engagement within education (and any demographic variations in performance).* The contribution of the operations to the crosscutting themes set out by the WEFO associated with equal opportunities and gender mainstreaming, sustainable development, and tackling poverty and social exclusion.* What good practice and innovative interventions did Learning to Grow create through the operation that supported participants into work?* How effective was the relationship between Learning to Grow and stakeholders at ensuring participants were given the necessary support and operation outcomes were achieved? Did the referral process work?* Were there participant achievements/outcomes not recorded?* What were the strategic/fundamental changes made to the core delivery?* Also, what was the impact of COVID-19 on the operation?Impact evaluation (final)The impact evaluation needs to assess the projects effectiveness in reaching its ultimate goals and fully answer the following research questions:* Which interventions can be sustained after completion of the project without provision of further ESF grant or other external funding?* Will there be a gap in provision to support your participants within the region?* What was the impact of the project?* What added value was offered?* What would have happened had the Learning to Grow project not been in place?* Did the project reach its targets?* Did the project reach the CCT targets?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-121002
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GROWING SPACE
Contact Name
Lynda
Contact Email
lynda@growingspace.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7753139219

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFII
Postcode
CF47 0TU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFALLEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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