--- title: "WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2025-03-31" --- # WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b08f6de-d590-4e2d-b994-122af0757d12.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is inviting tenders for the provision of evaluation consultancy services as part of the 'Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme'. The contract, identified as WP4110, aims to analyse and assess the impact and outcome of this heritage initiative, supported by a £249,840 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The programme aims to enhance funding accessibility, build resilient partnerships, and promote innovative projects across 15-20 groups over four cohorts. The consultancy services will need to adhere to the classifications under CPV codes such as evaluation consultancy services, marketing management consultancy services, and business and management consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested providers have until 22nd April 2025 to submit their tenders, with the contract running from 1st May 2025 to 30th September 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in heritage and cultural sector evaluations, marketing management, and overall business and management consultancy services. By participating, firms can collaborate closely with various heritage organisations, boost their visibility, and leverage the extensive networking and partnership opportunities within the diverse heritage sector of Walsall. There is potential for these businesses to contribute to innovative community-focused projects, ensuring they play a pivotal role in shaping the future heritage landscape of Walsall. Suitable applicants will likely include firms with established expertise in heritage evaluations and those capable of offering strategic insights to bolster sustainability and community engagement initiatives. ## Notice Walsall Council is seeking a high-quality provider to undertake an expert evaluation of: Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund (1st April 2025 - 30th September 2028). Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2025 Walsall Council received a PS249,840 grant to deliver the Our Heritage Programme. Central to the project is the upscale of crowdfunding and engagement programmes that will enable heritage organisations to access funding, forge partnerships/supporter networks, and build resilience. 15-20 groups over 4 cohorts are expected to benefit, promoting innovation to champion Walsall's underrepresented heritage. 12 participatory grant making opportunities will be available to further enhance community voice in decision-making. Alongside this, the programme includes refreshment of the Heritage Action Plan, to guide discussions, set direction and identify sector needs over a 5-year period and beyond. The aim of the first, 2021-2026, strategy was to place heritage at the heart of Walsall's future, protecting what exists whilst nurturing sustainability and identifying opportunities to unlock its full value. The project vision is to ensure that heritage is better managed through a new Plan, integrated into Walsall's overall vision and transformation, meeting the needs of a diverse local population who are proud to live, work and visit Walsall. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793228e0-517e-49e7-82ec-9ef663241066 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2025 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793228e0-517e-49e7-82ec-9ef663241066 - 31 Mar 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793228e0-517e-49e7-82ec-9ef663241066 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793228e0-517e-49e7-82ec-9ef663241066 31st March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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