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Monitoring and Evaluation of the Gwent Green Grid Partnership

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves Monmouthshire County Council, located in Usk, seeking services in the form of consultancy for the monitoring and evaluation of the Gwent Green Grid Partnership. This partnership, which includes various local authorities and Natural Resources Wales, focuses on ecological and community-based projects. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with Community First Partnership Limited selected as the supplier, and the contract was signed on 30th June 2025. Designated as "evaluation consultancy services" under CPV code 79419000, this tender was sought through an open procurement method, with the closing date for tenders having been 23rd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project evaluation and data analysis within the environmental or community development sector. The selected entity will work closely with the Gwent Green Grid Partnership to assess the success of the initiatives and outline future opportunities, providing potential long-term involvement with regional environmental and health-focused projects. Businesses that can effectively leverage their evaluation skills and offer innovative insights into community development and sustainability would find themselves well-suited to explore similar tenders and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Gwent Green Grid Partnership

Notice Description

The Gwent Green Grid Partnership is looking to contract a consultant or agency to build on work already completed by the Partnership to evaluate the success of individual projects as well as the impact of the partnership as a whole. The consultant will refer to the Heritage Lottery Fund Evaluation Guidance - Evaluation good practice guidance | The National Lottery Heritage Fund which outlines the generic expectations of the Monitoring and Evaluation framework.A brief introduction to the Gwent Green Grid Partnership projectEstablished in 2020 the Gwent Green Grid Partnership (GGGP) is a collaborative partnership which includes the five local authorities of Gwent as well as Natural Resources Wales and other stakeholders.The Partnership has been successful in securing grants to raise the awareness of climate and nature emergencies; deliver projects to create and improve the quality of green spaces in towns and the wider countryside; and increase the resilience of the environment for wildlife and people.Through collaborative working at a regional level, the following benefits are delivered:* Nature recovery projects to promote Resilient Ecological Networks* Supporting nature-based community projects for health and wellbeing* Green skills training for volunteers and community groups to improve their local green spaces* Nature and climate-based educationThe three-year project is now in it's final year of delivery and we are seeking a consultant to undertake an evaluation of the project as it nears completion. The partnership employs five full-time regional officers who lead delivery of all aspects of the project. Project outcomes and outputs have been recorded against the approved purposes as set out in the grant agreement. All records and evidence will be made available to the successful consultant.SpecificationThe successful consultant will supply a service to which the following points will apply:* The Gwent Green Grid Partnership is looking to contract a consultant or agency to build on work already completed by the Partnership to measure progress and achievements against the agreed set of outputs and outcome indicators and approved purposes. A list of approved purposes will be provided to the successful consultant.* Evidence collected should provide demographic, economic, social capital and quality of conservation, using suitable research methods including surveys and interviews and a comprehensive data collection exercise.* Legacy, including successes, shortcomings and opportunities, will be considered and reported on. To assist this evaluation the consultant should facilitate a legacy workshop for the GGGP steering group.Data gatheringSince the start of the project a spreadsheet of output and outcome data has been compiled. This will form the starting point for research, which should include the following:* Collection of baseline data.* Review of collated monitoring data* Interviews with GGGP regional officers and delivery leads* Participant and volunteer surveys (details to be determined by consultants)* Legacy workshop for Steering GroupEvaluation of project activitiesProgress should be measured against the key areas as set out in the HLF Evaluation Guidance. Outcomes for heritage should be evaluation in terms of condition and the impact on people, leading to a change in ideas and actions. Wellbeing should also be evaluation in terms of economic, quality of life and environment. The project team will be undertaking a Health Impact Assessment so will work with the appointed consultant to share results.Presentation of resultsResults should be presented to the project team in two parts:* An initial review to the Collaboration Lead, containing recommendations and emerging results* A final report to include an account of each project deliverable and conclusions for each and a review of the successes of the project and lessons learned. The report should include a summary document and clear infographics to demonstrate the successes and impact of the project as well as legacy opportunities.This contract will involve working closely with the Collaboration Lead, regional GGGP officers and the Steering Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151736
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151736
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Fairbank, Kate Stinchcombe
Contact Email
helenfairbank@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633644068

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY FIRST PARTNERSHIP

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