--- title: "Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship: Evaluation - call for quotes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2022-01-19" --- # Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship: Evaluation - call for quotes Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c3c3fb-2ffb-4577-a899-b217d0b9a2e9.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking an external consultant for the evaluation of their Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship project, as part of a collaborative initiative with the Black South West Network and NatWest, funded by the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11.59pm on 2nd February 2022. The project, which commenced on 1st January 2022, concludes on 30th June 2022, and is classified under evaluation consultancy services. The total budget for this contract is £12,000, with the consultancy work expected to be delivered in the South West of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, particularly those with expertise in government-funded projects and a focus on workforce development for young people. Businesses that have experience working with key demographics, especially Black British and British Asian youths, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for innovative evaluation techniques further enhances the opportunity for consulting firms that can demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability and value-added methodologies in their proposals. ## Notice UWE Bristol, in collaboration with the Black South West Network and NatWest are delivering the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship (Green Skills) project, funded by the UK Government's Community Renewal Fund. This pilot project will address the skills shortages essential for delivering the West of England's net zero ambitions by providing training, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for young people disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Project will give recent graduates and young people - in and returning to the region - the skills and practical experience needed to support the region's transition to a green economy, and generate a pipeline of talent and entrepreneurship for its cluster of emerging green industries. The Project will encourage participation from Black British and British Asian young people. We are looking for an external consultant to undertake an evaluation of this project, reviewing the successes, learnings and outcomes from the project. This 6-month project started on 1 January 2022 will end on 30 June 2022. The project has a number of contracted output targets: * 75 young people/recent graduates attending training * 25 businesses or organisations engaged in delivery and internships * 55 young people/recent graduates moving into ongoing training * 20 young people/recent graduates in employment following support * 5 new businesses created as a result of support We are asking the appointed consultant to review the following areas, in addition to any others they may find appropriate: * appropriateness of initial design * progress against targets * delivery and management * outcomes and impact * value for money * lessons learnt There is limited guidance, with the focus being on using the best evaluation technique for the funded project. We are looking for potential consultants to approach us with innovative ideas and have a particular focus on our target groups of young people, recent graduates and Black British and British Asian people. Applications Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of evaluating government funded projects, particularly projects working with our key target participants. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Experience of: a. working with young people and graduates b. evaluating schemes targeting support Black British or British Asian people c. Working with government funding such as ERDF, ESF or similar 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money This information will need to be compiled into one document and submitted prior to the deadline. Please also provide us with your proposed fee for delivery of the above contract. There is a maximum budget of PS12,000 committed for this work. Please email this to kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 2 February 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a440c2-b473-45c8-a05a-9f98d58a781c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2022 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a440c2-b473-45c8-a05a-9f98d58a781c - 19 Jan 2022 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a440c2-b473-45c8-a05a-9f98d58a781c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a440c2-b473-45c8-a05a-9f98d58a781c 19th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78a136ba-6351-486b-82e6-1719b735f21f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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