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title: "WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project - AWARD"
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# WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b841fb3-dc0f-4a95-9037-31755bb6e19f

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Walsall Council e-Tendering for the project titled "WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project." This project falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services, with a focus on evaluation consultancy services. The procurement is characterised as an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2021 to 30th September 2021. The tender process completed with an award date of 29th June 2021, with a total contract value of £6,000, which was published on 30th June 2021. The delivery addresses include various locations within the UK and beyond, particularly those related to the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy, especially those specialising in evaluation and review services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this project. Companies proficient in analysis, stakeholder engagement, and providing value-for-money assessments will find this procurement particularly relevant. This project not only allows businesses to contribute to public sector evaluations but also positions them for potential future contracts under similar frameworks related to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Notice

Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider to undertake an expert independent evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project (2019 - 2021) To carry out an evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project and produce detailed report which: o Review of the (2019-21) project's success in relation to its contractual obligations including its overall aim, objectives and the achievement of outputs and spend. o Reflect on the 2018 evaluation report and identify highlights of the programme as a whole (2016-2021). o Review the projects' success in relation to project management, partnership working and marketing and communication strategies. o Review the projects' success in relation to Cross Cutting themes (Equality and Sustainable Development) implementation plans. o Assess added value, providing value for money comparisons against other ESF Technical Assistance based projects. o Evaluate stakeholder feedback, identify any potential needs, make recommendations for the delivery of any future Technical Assistance provision in relation to UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80f1b1c-20aa-4d2e-b845-056314cfa562 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S4W |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80f1b1c-20aa-4d2e-b845-056314cfa562

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80f1b1c-20aa-4d2e-b845-056314cfa562
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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