--- title: "Evaluation of the WELL Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-29" --- # Evaluation of the WELL Project Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b74f90cf-72bf-4444-a50d-6b2432e365a7.json) ## Summary Cumbria County Council is seeking bids for the "Evaluation of the WELL Project," aimed at assessing the effectiveness of this initiative designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in Allerdale and Copeland districts of Cumbria. The tender was published on 12 May 2021 and falls under the category of education and training services. The procurement method employed here is an open procedure, with bids required by 9 June 2021, and the contract period is set for 1 July 2021 through 30 September 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £250,000, and services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and consultancy sectors, particularly those with experience in project evaluations and partnering with educational foundations. Potential bidders would benefit from having a strong understanding of education systems and a proven track record in delivering impactful evaluations. Engaging in this contract could further enhance businesses' profiles and lead to future projects with public sector clients focusing on educational improvement initiatives. ## Notice The Western Excellence in Leadership and Learning (WELL) project is commissioning an evaluation of the project. The WELL Project and the Education Endowment Foundation have a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all school pupils - particularly those facing disadvantage - across Allerdale and Copeland districts of Cumbria. The ambition is to develop a long-term, strategic partnership that draws systematically on the best available evidence to maximise the success of the project. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is available on The Chest. If you are not already registered on The Chest, registration is free of charge at https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Please contact The Chest provider if you have any issues with your registration. Please refer to the service specification for full details of the contract services to be provided. All bidders should read the Invitation to Tender (ITT) before submitting a bid. Bids must be received by the deadline stated on The Chest and in the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f4774f-5608-492e-a9f9-5e96a03b7dbb | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £249,993 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM - PRIMIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f4774f-5608-492e-a9f9-5e96a03b7dbb - 13 May 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd54bb65-bef1-4797-9f02-cefc93e791e9 - 13 May 2021 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbfd766-76f6-4563-b352-9da9c08f0dd2 - 13 May 2021 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e19399b-84a5-4091-a654-7c5aef93f00c - 12 May 2021 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d705d62-a74a-4c28-96db-e7c1df074991 - 12 May 2021 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcca732-39a0-4f57-9dc1-b3a39373ea70 - 12 May 2021 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6932b2fe-2715-4f9a-a403-476c4ee85581 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f4774f-5608-492e-a9f9-5e96a03b7dbb 29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd54bb65-bef1-4797-9f02-cefc93e791e9 13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbfd766-76f6-4563-b352-9da9c08f0dd2 13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e19399b-84a5-4091-a654-7c5aef93f00c 13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d705d62-a74a-4c28-96db-e7c1df074991 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcca732-39a0-4f57-9dc1-b3a39373ea70 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6932b2fe-2715-4f9a-a403-476c4ee85581 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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