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title: "Evaluation of the Blue Light project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a030951-b973-4dbd-8211-416fd3588651"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-14"
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# Evaluation of the Blue Light project

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a030951-b973-4dbd-8211-416fd3588651

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## Summary

The evaluation of the Blue Light Project in Buckinghamshire has been initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, which aims to assess the effectiveness and impact of this pilot initiative designed for treatment-resistant drinkers. The project is categorised under research and development services, with a total value of £50,000. Currently in the active tender stage, the tender period is set to close on 15 July 2021, while the contract is expected to start on 10 August 2021 and run until 31 January 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in health and social care evaluations. Companies able to demonstrate expertise in independent assessments and evaluations, and those with a proven track record in working with public sector projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract to support the Blue Light Project's goals.

## Notice

This service specification sets out the scope and requirements for a provider to carry out an independent ongoing and final evaluation of the BLP in Buckinghamshire. The aim of the evaluation is to provide evidence of the effectiveness and impact of the pilot BLP for Buckinghamshire with midpoint evaluation at 18 months (Jan 2023 ) and final evaluation (by Jan 2024). The Blue Light Project (BLP) is an initiative developed by Alcohol Change UK to develop alternative approaches and care pathways for treatment resistant drinkers who place a burden on public services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9862370-5ba8-4583-9cab-ccc5db6361da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 09:47 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9862370-5ba8-4583-9cab-ccc5db6361da
- 13 Jul 2021 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d651542-a652-4edc-85ad-05f205a4a8af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9862370-5ba8-4583-9cab-ccc5db6361da
  14th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d651542-a652-4edc-85ad-05f205a4a8af
  13th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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