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title: "European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020: Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) Impact Evaluation."
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# European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020: Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) Impact Evaluation.

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fa69083-c297-41f6-beab-bb8ee3545f8d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has commissioned an evaluation under the European Social Fund 2014-2020 for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI). The contract, titled "Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) Impact Evaluation," is classified under research and development services, specifically focusing on assessing the YEI's effectiveness and impact. The tender period concluded on 7th February 2017, with the awarded contract taking effect from 28th April 2017 and running until 31st December 2018. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, enabling a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those adept at providing consultancy and analytical support within the social sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the focus on their inclusivity in this procurement. The evaluation's aim to assess the impact of youth employment initiatives can align with businesses researching similar sectors, offering a pathway for growth through partnership and involvement in governmental projects.

## Notice

The Common Provision Regulations for the European Social Fund state that two evaluations of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) in order to meet the requirements of the programme must be carried out. The first evaluation, on the strategic fit, design and implementation of YEI in England, was completed in 2016. The second evaluation must be reported to the European Commission by the end of 2018. The evaluation being commissioned (the second evaluation) will provide information about the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of YEI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a633819b-88ad-48e3-8a1b-fac28f1bb6bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2017 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a633819b-88ad-48e3-8a1b-fac28f1bb6bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a633819b-88ad-48e3-8a1b-fac28f1bb6bb
  28th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3d94ce0-91be-4bd2-8fd0-9c34ff22d158
  Contract / Order Form

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