--- title: "GB-London: 101095 - Mutuals Support Programme 2 Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT" published: "2018-04-26" --- # GB-London: 101095 - Mutuals Support Programme 2 Evaluation Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61237a61-516f-4a4c-a1eb-0411cf8807bd.json) ## Summary The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently conducting a tender for the evaluation of the Mutuals Support Programme 2 (MSP2), a government initiative aimed at promoting public service mutuals in England. The tender, titled "GB-London: 101095 - Mutuals Support Programme 2 Evaluation", is categorized under social research services and has a contract value of £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000. The tender period is set to end on 18th May 2018, and the project will commence on 11th June 2018, running until 31st March 2020. This is an open procurement process, inviting a wide range of bidders to submit their proposals. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in research and evaluation services. Suppliers with expertise in social research, particularly those experienced in assessing public sector programmes and evaluating their impact and effectiveness, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the DCMS aims to enhance support to mutuals, companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the mutuals framework and provide innovative recommendations will find this tender particularly beneficial for their business development. ## Notice DCMS is seeking to appoint a Supplier to evaluate the Mutuals Support Programme 2 (MSP2), the government's flagship programme to support public service mutuals (mutuals) across England. The requirement is to provide an evaluation of the impact, effectiveness and perceived value for money of the MSP2 as a whole, and to provide one interim evaluation report of the process, recommending any changes for the final year. MSP2 provides professional advice and support to organisations wishing to create new mutuals and to existing mutuals looking to grow and diversify their business. It launched in January 2018 and will run until March 2020. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f526f6e-20c5-4bc0-ba2d-39b2b5a8f966 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2018 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f526f6e-20c5-4bc0-ba2d-39b2b5a8f966 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f526f6e-20c5-4bc0-ba2d-39b2b5a8f966 26th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-101095---Mutuals-Support-Programme-2-Evaluation/345GK4K74G Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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