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title: "WP4053 Specialist Evaluator for Youth Justice Board Regional Disparity Project"
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# WP4053 Specialist Evaluator for Youth Justice Board Regional Disparity Project

Buyer: WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31f77ca5-5c26-4915-9efd-7a1706449e20

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## Summary

The procurement process for Walsall Council's project, titled "WP4053 Specialist Evaluator for Youth Justice Board Regional Disparity Project," has culminated in an award stage. The project, classified under Research and development services, targets the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom and formally commenced with an award on 19th December 2024. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, accommodating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This service contract spans from 31st December 2024 to 31st March 2028, with its tender period concluding on 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £119,062.82 GBP, has been awarded to The University of Wolverhampton as the specialist delivery partner.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on innovation in social justice and regional disparity projects. The project encourages a participatory, creative, and co-learning approach, making it an attractive prospect for organisations with expertise in developing models of practice and empirically evidencing their effectiveness. Businesses dedicated to community impact, such as SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to leverage this contract for growth, gaining collaborative experience with local councils like Walsall Metro Borough Council and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector. The project aims to foster a model of practice that addresses ethnic disparities, providing a strategic avenue for businesses aiming to engage in social change initiatives.

## Notice

Walsall Council wishes to procure a single provider for the evaluation of a the YJB funded Regional Ethnic Disparity and will codesign a model of practice in collaboration with a specialist delivery partner, drawing the principles of theory of changes to evidence the proof of concept for the model. The evaluation will ensure independent testing of the proof of concept and will undertake a participatory, creative and co-learning approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6692b65-f21f-44e8-aa79-a10b94b6a99b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,062 |
| 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 | WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6692b65-f21f-44e8-aa79-a10b94b6a99b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6692b65-f21f-44e8-aa79-a10b94b6a99b
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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