Notice Information
Notice Title
Evaluation Partner - Mind Our Future Project (North East Wales)
Notice Description
We are seeking an experienced evaluation partner to assess the impact and effectiveness of the Mind Our Future Project, which aims to improve young people's wellbeing in North East Wales. The evaluation will focus on both current impact and long-term potential, while facilitating continuous learning and development for the project team.Scope of WorkThe evaluation will:1. Assess how the project influences young people's wellbeing now and in the future.2. Capture and document the project's impact, process, and learning journey.3. Support the development of a Theory of Change for long-term impact.4. Facilitate co-analysis with project partners and stakeholders.4. Work closely with the lead delivery partner to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data that demonstrates meaningful change.Key Deliverables1. Annual evaluation reports for funders and stakeholders.2. Bi-annual (every six months) insight reports with practical recommendations.3. Stories and case studies to showcase real-world impact.Approach & Methodology1. Participatory evaluation engaging project partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.2. Flexible & adaptive methods that evolve with the project's needs.3. Accessible methodology to accommodate diverse abilities and communication styles.4. Regular governance check-ins, including bi-monthly meetings with project representatives.5. Bilingual (Welsh and English) evaluation and reporting in line with Welsh Government requirements.Project Timeline & Budget1. 3-year contract with an annual budget of up to PS20,000 per year (PS60,000 total).2. The evaluator will collaborate with Dr Hannah King (Durham University), who is supporting the project by capturing and documenting participatory research as part of the evaluation.3. Young beneficiaries will be directly involved in selecting the successful bidder.Confidentiality & ComplianceThe successful evaluation partner must:1. Adhere to GDPR and data protection regulations when handling participant information.2. Have appropriate policies and procedures in place for confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical research practices.3. Maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the duration of the contract.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148376.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Bidders may be asked to present their approach to a selection panel, including young beneficiaries from the project.(WA Ref:148376)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:The successful supplier will be required to involve young beneficiaries in the evaluation process, either through skills-building sessions, co-production workshops, or mentoring opportunities. The supplier must also demonstrate a commitment to delivering evaluation outputs that support accessibility and inclusion within the community.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-148376
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148376
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80 - Education and training services
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- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Feb 202512 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 31 Mar 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- 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
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE VENTURE
- Contact Name
- Karlos O'Neill
- Contact Email
- karlos@theventure.wales
- Contact Phone
- +44 1978355761
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WREXHAM
- Postcode
- LL13 8SF
- Post Town
- Llandudno
- Country
- Wales
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL3 North Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Wrexham
- Electoral Ward
- Wynnstay
- Westminster Constituency
- Wrexham
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB500773&idx=1
27th February 2025 - Tender Response Requirements Eng -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB500773&idx=2
27th February 2025 - Sell2Wales Evaluation proposal Eng
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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