--- title: "Evaluation of the Inspiring Active Communities Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2018-03-26" --- # Evaluation of the Inspiring Active Communities Programme Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14945719-0e6a-4c8b-ba16-71c6adf3dc50.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is seeking proposals for the "Evaluation of the Inspiring Active Communities Programme," which falls under the research consultancy services sector. This tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process, having been published on 26th March 2018. The tender period is set to close on 27th April 2018, with a total value of £50,000. The contract is expected to commence on 21st May 2018 and will conclude on 30th October 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows a wide range of bidders to submit their proposals. This evaluation presents a unique opportunity for businesses focused on research consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those experienced in volunteer programmes and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights could significantly enhance the delivery and outcomes of the volunteering initiative. This tender will allow successful bidders to contribute to meaningful change within the community while promoting their services to potential future clients within the non-profit sector. ## Notice Volunteers have been the backbone of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement since its birth in 1863. The objectives of the Inspiring Active Communities programme reflect the importance of volunteering to the Red Cross Movement.The Inspiring Active Communities Programme aims to enable participating organisations to develop and improve their volunteering offer from role design, recruitment and induction through to the experience of support of volunteering on to exit and legacy. Across the two cohorts of volunteers, the evaluation will allow us to examine the different elements of the volunteer cycle, enabling us and our partners to offer more engaging volunteer experiences that encourage and support more people to become active citizens. BRC wish to commission mid-term and final evaluations of the programme to independently assess its value against its objectives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb58ce-0c0f-47f9-9ed6-4459b2bab3f0 | | 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 | 26 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 30 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb58ce-0c0f-47f9-9ed6-4459b2bab3f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb58ce-0c0f-47f9-9ed6-4459b2bab3f0 26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153355 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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