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title: "NCC1461 Northumberland Rural Support Programmes Evaluation"
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# NCC1461 Northumberland Rural Support Programmes Evaluation

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ab65fb5-eb61-43ac-971d-ca25b995a643

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced and creative provider to conduct an independent evaluation of their interventions funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Rural England Prosperity Fund, and the North of East Combined Authority Investment Fund. This procurement process, titled "NCC1461 Northumberland Rural Support Programmes Evaluation," falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000). The delivery addresses for this service are located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024 at 12:00 pm. The contract is valued at £62,000 GBP and will commence on 7th October 2024, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). Companies specializing in research and development, evaluation services, and consultancy within the public sector are well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility by working with a reputable public authority, and potentially open doors to future collaboration with Northumberland County Council and other regional funding entities. Interested businesses should have the capacity to deliver a comprehensive and independent evaluation of multiple regional investment programmes.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council seeks an experienced and creative provider to undertake an independent programme-level evaluation of Northumberland County Council's interventions funded through UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and the North of East Combined Authority (NECA) Investment Fund. A specification and additional tender documents for this project can be downloaded from the ProContract platform: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1a8ded4-b958-ef11-812e-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12d72d1-6852-497a-96a5-b4ca958e915e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12d72d1-6852-497a-96a5-b4ca958e915e
- 12 Aug 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550f8bcb-666e-4526-ab81-663b861623c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12d72d1-6852-497a-96a5-b4ca958e915e
  13th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550f8bcb-666e-4526-ab81-663b861623c0
  12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1a8ded4-b958-ef11-812e-005056b64545

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