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title: "SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme"
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# SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32e59fa3-441e-47fc-a4f9-7c012562660b

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Northumberland County Council for the project titled "SPS001122 - NCC Independent Longitudinal Evaluation for The Bridge Project - ESF Building Better Opportunity Programme". This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on independent evaluations. The contract is centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender phase having concluded on 8 September 2017. The total value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum bid value of £40,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award for the contract was officially made on 4 October 2017, with the contract period beginning on 9 October 2017 and ending on 30 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and evaluation services, especially those with expertise in social projects funded by the European Social Fund. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its lower value threshold and the project's focus on engaging with local communities in Northumberland. Firms with experience in providing evaluations for social initiatives or working within governance frameworks of public projects may find themselves favoured in this competitive process.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council is the accountable body for the Big Lottery (BL) Building Better Opportunities Northumberland Bridge Project. Bridge is a partnership project to help Northumberland residents who are unemployed and socially excluded to become economically active. The Council has an agreement with VioCes Northumberland, a third sector body, to manage a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations, to deliver the project. The project is funded by Big Lottery using the European Social Fund (ESF). As part of the funding agreement, the lead accountable body is required to commission an external and independent evaluation of the project for BL. A consultant will be required to conduct an evaluation across the project lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b9ac2b-4582-4ae9-b0e4-3b7329fc083d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,200 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRIFUGE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2017 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b9ac2b-4582-4ae9-b0e4-3b7329fc083d
- 18 Aug 2017 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b9ac2b-4582-4ae9-b0e4-3b7329fc083d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b9ac2b-4582-4ae9-b0e4-3b7329fc083d
  18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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