--- title: "QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-29" --- # QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48a78b19-37d8-4d0d-9066-8effee01ca0c.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council (BCC) is seeking an evaluator for the "USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project" through an open procurement process. The contract, titled "QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project - AWARD," aims to appoint a supplier who will provide evaluation consultancy services over a period of 15 months, commencing on 24 September 2018 and concluding on 23 December 2019. The deadline for submission of quotes through the 'in-tend' portal was 28 August 2018. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the evaluation and project management consultancy sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The role of the evaluator requires expertise in analysing project activities and impact, making it ideal for firms with experience in social and economic innovation assessments. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the advancement of urban innovation while enhancing their profile and capabilities in public sector projects. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (BCC) requires a supplier for the provision of the service of 'Evaluator', for the Urban Innovation Action project - Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together (USE-IT!). As part of the USE-IT! Project, Birmingham City Council is looking to commission an evaluator to examine all elements of project activity. The selected evaluator will act as a critical friend of the project, reporting on its activities, findings, project impact and added value, recording participant journeys and supporting the Project Manager in the organisation of the Challenge Panel. We would expect the evaluation to be an iterative process allowing for a meaningful collaboration between the project partnership and for the evaluator. This contract will be for a period of 15 months commencing 01 09 2018 until 23 12 2019. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. 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Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 28 August 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259125cd-c8f8-47b3-abbe-1cb0b197f592 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 23 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CENTRE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73430000 - Test and evaluation - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2018 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259125cd-c8f8-47b3-abbe-1cb0b197f592 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259125cd-c8f8-47b3-abbe-1cb0b197f592 29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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