--- title: "Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-13" --- # Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a7b4336-fc98-4fff-a302-b2527570f7b1.json) ## Summary Copeland Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund Operation and Impact," aimed at assessing the Fund's effectiveness over the past five years. This evaluation is framed by a Co-operation Agreement among three organisational members, with the successful candidate expected to provide insights into the Fund's value and efficiency. The procurement process is classified under auditing services, adhering to an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 12 July 2019, with the contract starting on 5 August 2019 and running until 31 December 2019. The project is located in the North West region of England, with a budget of £30,000 set aside for this evaluation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and evaluation services, particularly those with a track record in assessing community funding and impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the tender's suitability criteria are favourable to them. Firms that excel in stakeholder engagement and are capable of providing innovative recommendations may find this project particularly aligned with their expertise, thereby enabling them to contribute to and benefit from this community-focused initiative. ## Notice Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint an evaluator for the Copeland Community Fund (the Fund) to undertake a discrete evaluation of the Fund's operation and impact over the past five years 2014-2019. It should be noted that the Fund, a community benefit arrangement linked to the Low Level Waste Repository in Copeland district, is framed by a Co-operation Agreement of three organisational members and directed by a Board of these members and other stakeholders. Copeland Borough Council hosts the Fund and is taking the lead on procuring the evaluation on behalf of the Copeland Community Fund Board. The successful candidate will be required to deliver an evaluation of the Copeland Community Fund's outputs and impact during years 4 to 9 of its operation, to evidence the Fund's value for money, accountability and delivery against the Co-operation Agreement. The Fund needs to understand its Return on Investment where we are informed and able to learn from the past operation and impact to consider our future approach. The Evaluation will learn from and inform: * Fund direction and developments; * Fund criteria and priority refreshes; * Process and procedure improvements; * Communication and stakeholder engagement including identifying opportunities for more effective and creative ways to engage with groups and other potential applicants; * More informed working with the range of mechanisms of referrals, development support and funding; * Fund's ability to be responsive to local need and context; * Improvements needed to ensure the Fund continues to be 'fit for purpose' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719778da-e0a1-4153-8a26-4ba99ee2c79d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2019 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719778da-e0a1-4153-8a26-4ba99ee2c79d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719778da-e0a1-4153-8a26-4ba99ee2c79d 13th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67dd95de-b58d-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.copeland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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