--- title: "Independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD" published: "2020-11-02" --- # Independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73c689-4cd6-4748-b6d4-687a16bdc354.json) ## Summary The procurement process is conducted by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD, focusing on the independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project, which aims to provide support through the national Building Better Opportunities programme. Located in the West Midlands, this open tender was published on 14th September 2020, with responses required by 30th September 2020. The project is classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000) and carries a total contract value of £25,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2022, indicating a robust timeline for deliverables. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that can provide evaluation consultancy services. Companies with experience in project evaluation, particularly those familiar with the workings of funded programmes like Building Better Opportunities, would be well-positioned to compete. The independent nature of the evaluation being sought suggests that firms offering innovative and thorough approaches to assessment and value-for-money analysis could particularly thrive in this competitive landscape. ## Notice BRIDGES is based within the Black Country and is part of the national Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. Further information on the Building Better Opportunities Fund can be found here https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities Steps to work is the Lead Organisation for BRIDGES and is contracted to ensure effective results and outcomes whilst safeguarding value for money. The project was designed, and is delivered, as a partnership with 15 delivery organisations. The project commenced in July 2016 and delivery will end in June 2022 and we are now seeking to procure an external final evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the project and the partnership. Any queries regarding this tender should be directed to Stephanie Hammond, Head of Operations at Steps to Work at stephanie.hammond@stepstowork.co.uk & Simon Carter, Operations Manager at Steps to Work at simon.carter@stepstowork.co.uk Responses to any questions asked will be published as an FAQs document at https://www.stepstowork.co.uk/faqs-bridges-evaluation-tender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,520 | | 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 | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1NS | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | M.E.L. RESEARCH; TBC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2020 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807 - 30 Oct 2020 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807 - 30 Oct 2020 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807 - 14 Sep 2020 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10abb5b-6e80-4402-9a6e-47e0cae432f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc4095-cd08-4895-a9a4-eb56d302c807 2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10abb5b-6e80-4402-9a6e-47e0cae432f9 14th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aa4cdff-90ba-4712-b5bb-7f6ecb8ee7ec ## Notice URLs - https://www.stepstowork.co.uk/ - https://www.stepstowork.co.uk/faqs-bridges-evaluation-tender - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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