--- title: "Pluss CIC Evaluation Services RFQ - March 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC" published: "2022-03-21" --- # Pluss CIC Evaluation Services RFQ - March 2022 Buyer: THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1119511-397c-4ba8-a784-75681294d5d2.json) ## Summary The Pluss Organisation CIC is seeking a supplier for evaluation services related to its Building Better Opportunities programmes across five regions: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and West Yorkshire. The procurement title is "Pluss CIC Evaluation Services RFQ - March 2022," classified under research consultancy services. This tender is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £99,780 and a minimum threshold of £50,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 16 May 2022 and will extend until 30 April 2023. Interested parties should have submitted their proposals by 7 April 2022, and the tender process was carried out using an open procurement method. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy, particularly those experienced in social impact assessments. Companies that can effectively analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, and have a strong background in similar community-funded projects, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate these entities. ## Notice Pluss has secured an extension of five of its ESF/National Lottery Community Fund Building Better Opportunities programmes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and West Yorkshire, until March 2023, and as such has extended the Building Better Opportunities evaluation, which began in 2017. The five project areas are: * Cornwall Coast to Coast * Cornwall South and East * Devon * Somerset * Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield To avoid doubt, Pluss CIC is seeking one supplier to provide evaluation services in all five areas. An existing evaluation model, developed from the original bid to National Lottery, was split into phases. Phase one focused on quantitative data, phase two on analysis and phase three the wider aspects of best practice models and social return on investment. The first and part of the second phases have been completed: Phase One: * Deep dive into existing data; identifying themes and trends * In-depth analysis of distance travelled data * Informs planning for subsequent phases of research Phase Two: * Quarterly focussed data reviews The existing model included a range of quantitative and qualitative data gathering tools. * Quantitative participant data gathered has been in these categories: expenditure, achievement of outcomes, demographics, education, protected characteristics, and self-declared barriers * Qualitative data has been gathered through structured and unstructured interviews with participants, focus groups, observations, and social media 2.6 The model had reporting milestones built in to enable Pluss CIC management to understand the analysis and to develop changes in delivery in response to the findings in those reports. Further details relating to the Scope of Requirements, including required Experience and further service details can be found in the RFQ document, obtainable through the links stated later on in this Contract Notice. Additional information: Whilst this Procurement / Contract Notice operates below the current PCR 2015 threshold values, this RFQ is also being operated under the ESIF National Procurement Requirements and as such is ABOVE the threshold values contained therein. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba1d3-b640-4c7b-b948-ec65c687aa7e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 8NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Alphington | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2022 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba1d3-b640-4c7b-b948-ec65c687aa7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba1d3-b640-4c7b-b948-ec65c687aa7e 21st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd2c424-63f8-4021-b287-bb1bc0e41420 ## Notice URLs - https://pop.seetec.co.uk/login/registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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