--- title: "WP3435 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2018-06-15" --- # WP3435 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525.json) ## Summary Walsall Council, acting on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team, is currently conducting a tender titled "WP3435 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project." This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest before the tender deadline on 12th July 2018. The contract, which is funded partially through the European Social Fund, is expected to commence on 30th July 2018 and will run until 31st December 2018. The evaluation will take place in the West Midlands region, and the total contract value is estimated at £6,000, with a minimum value of £5,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and related management services. Suitable competitors include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in project evaluation, cross-cutting themes, and value for money comparisons. Companies that have experience working with European Social Fund programmes, particularly in delivering impactful evaluations that influence future funding and project strategies, would be especially well-positioned to respond to this opportunity. ## Notice Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider to undertake an expert independent evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2018). To carry out an evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project and produce detailed report which: Reviews the project's success in relation to its contractual obligations set out by DWP - including its overall aim and the achievement of outputs and spends. Review the projects' success in relation to Project Management and Marketing and Communication Strategies Review the projects' success in relation to Cross Cutting themes (Equality and Sustainable Development) implementation plans Assesses added value, providing value for money comparisons against other ESF Technical Assistance based projects. Identifies potential needs, makes recommendations for the delivery of future Technical Assistance provision as part of the European Structural and Investment Fund Programme (2014-2020). Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Please note the evaluation project is part-funded through the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a191d799-1970-43c9-8735-19971a535043 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2018 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a191d799-1970-43c9-8735-19971a535043 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a191d799-1970-43c9-8735-19971a535043 15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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