--- title: "Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD" published: "2018-09-28" --- # Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an invitation to tender issued by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project, part of the Building Better Opportunities programme in the Black Country. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £20,000. The tender period concluded on 17 August 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 and end on 31 December 2019. The project primarily seeks evaluation consultancy services, with delivery addresses located in the West Midlands, UK. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the evaluation consultancy sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to demonstrate their expertise in assessing programme impact and effectiveness. By competing for this tender, suitable companies can enhance their portfolio, gain invaluable experience working alongside a large consortium of 25 organisations, and contribute to a nationally funded initiative aimed at improving local community outcomes. ## Notice BRIDGES is based within the Black Country and is part of the national Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which is jointly funded by the European Social Fund and the Big Lottery fund. For further information on the Building Better Opportunities Fund can be found here www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities Steps to work is the Lead Organisation for BRIDGES and is contracted to ensure effective results and outcomes whilst safeguarding value for money. The project was designed, and is delivered, as a partnership with 25 organisations. The project commenced in July 2016 and will end in December 2019 . We are now seeking to procure an external evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the project and the partnership. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8922b1b7-a719-4c3f-9b69-6b9f02815d84 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1XS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ENRICHED CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8922b1b7-a719-4c3f-9b69-6b9f02815d84 - 13 Aug 2018 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 10 Aug 2018 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 10 Aug 2018 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 27 Jul 2018 at 10:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 26 Jul 2018 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 24 Jul 2018 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 19 Jul 2018 at 08:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da - 11 Jul 2018 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8922b1b7-a719-4c3f-9b69-6b9f02815d84 28th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a129-377c-4349-a0e2-09637558d1da 13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34057e93-5d9f-4345-8eea-44dd656628f4 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90df703d-9d84-46c4-a79d-9a9db9959231 Clarifications (V1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45b944c1-e5ee-48e1-bdb8-72e773ed1c57 Clarifications V2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbe897a8-bf5a-48af-9f48-87bb3d897d06 Clarifications V3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe7878f7-514f-4c81-8796-05e7a2dbf2b4 Clarification V4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26657940-c698-4847-b2a8-00266f5803ca Clarifications V5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c4dab4c-5d08-43d8-ad51-d7f833d69c13 Clarifications V6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be86dd49-b9be-42b9-a3c4-74e8cc326d2d Clarifications V6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bac5ffa-e1f6-49d1-856c-b54aceda28b1 Clarifications V7 (Final) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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