--- title: "QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-01" --- # QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT! Urban Innovative Actions Project Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c37201-0794-421e-a1b1-b2910ed70197.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the role of evaluator for the Urban Innovative Actions Project, titled "QU147 - Evaluation of USE-IT!" The procurement is categorised under evaluation consultancy services and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for noon on 28 August 2018, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 September 2018 and last until 23 December 2019. Interested bidders must utilise the in-tend portal for correspondence and document submission. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation services sector to expand their portfolio. Companies specialising in project management and evaluation consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in urban innovation projects. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a promising opportunity for new entrants in the public procurement market. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (BCC) requires a supplier for the provision of the service of 'Evaluator', for the Urban Innovation Action project - Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together (USE-IT!). As part of the USE-IT! Project, Birmingham City Council is looking to commission an evaluator to examine all elements of project activity. The selected evaluator will act as a critical friend of the project, reporting on its activities, findings, project impact and added value, recording participant journeys and supporting the Project Manager in the organisation of the Challenge Panel. We would expect the evaluation to be an iterative process allowing for a meaningful collaboration between the project partnership and for the evaluator. This contract will be for a period of 15 months commencing 01 09 2018 until 23 12 2019. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 28 August 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8ba8ee-b8c6-4fc2-9ef3-9d3b147597c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 23 Dec 2019 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73430000 - Test and evaluation - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2018 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8ba8ee-b8c6-4fc2-9ef3-9d3b147597c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8ba8ee-b8c6-4fc2-9ef3-9d3b147597c5 1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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