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title: "PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PROVISION OF EVALUATORS FOR ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b770ac2-ffd8-4e85-af78-d79ecf051eed

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, involved an open procedure for the provision of evaluators for the Adult Skills Fund Tender. This initiative aims to enhance place-based activities and community engagement with a focus on equality, aspiration, and inclusivity within the East Midlands region. The industry falls under the category of Evaluation Consultancy Services. The entire contract period extends from 9th April to 31st May 2025, with the procurement now awarded as of 19th February 2025. The total budget allocated for this endeavour was £32,000, with bids submitted by SMEs, showcasing inclusivity for Small and Medium Enterprises and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and procurement consultancy services to contribute to community development and skills enhancement in the East Midlands. The focus on place-based activities allows businesses to engage directly with community needs, fostering growth and enabling them to establish longstanding client relationships within public sector projects. SMEs and consultancy firms with capabilities in assessment and strategic planning are well-positioned to benefit from the partnerships created and knowledge gained through participation in this programme. The successful bidders, Annabel Jelley Consultants and Bidright UK Limited, exemplify the type of expertise required to create a meaningful impact in this sector.

## Notice

In August 2025, the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will be devolved to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the East Midlands Combined County Authority wishes to commission an (ASF) to focus on "place-based activities" and their communities within the East Midlands centred on equality, aspiration and inclusivity. Nottinghamshire County Council ("the Council") on behalf of East Midlands Combined Authority is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of a maximum of 4 no evaluators to ensure an open and transparent evaluation of the tenders submitted, to achieve a first-class procurement process to deliver the objectives as outlined in the Strategic Skills Plan. We require a maximum of 4 no evaluators and have a total budget of PS32,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a3b5e-9c75-492e-aedf-b118ec9aa986 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,280 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANNABEL JELLEY CONSULTANTS; BIDRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a3b5e-9c75-492e-aedf-b118ec9aa986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500a3b5e-9c75-492e-aedf-b118ec9aa986
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03c4cc1d-75da-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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