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title: "Contract for an Evaluation Framework for the North East Social Work Alliance"
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# Contract for an Evaluation Framework for the North East Social Work Alliance

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4dfc704-2f81-4671-b57a-79c5035bcd7f

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## Summary

The North East Social Work Alliance (NESWA), which includes 12 Local Authorities and several universities, is seeking a contractor for the "Contract for an Evaluation Framework for the North East Social Work Alliance". This procurement, categorised under research and development services, is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 6 March 2017. The successful contract will commence on 20 March 2017 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £60,000, and it is open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The services will be required to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, managed by Durham County Council as the contracting authority.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social work consultancy, evaluation, and related research services. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy services and those experienced in evaluating social work projects would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Additionally, organisations committed to enhancing social work practices through innovative evaluation frameworks can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector, thus driving business growth in this crucial industry.

## Notice

The North East Social Work Alliance (NESWA) is an alliance made up of 12 Local Authorities and 4 campus based universities in the North East of England, the Open University and the North East Association of Directors of Children and Adult Services. The aim of the Alliance is to build on strong historic partnerships within the region, and strengthen existing good practice in relation to social work education, particularly in the context of Teaching Partnerships and pre-qualifying awards. This contract is for the appointment of a suitable organisation to undertake an evaluation of the outputs and outcomes of the work carried out by the NESWA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b75c5bb-ce91-495d-a5bf-92f074aaa1c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2017 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b75c5bb-ce91-495d-a5bf-92f074aaa1c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b75c5bb-ce91-495d-a5bf-92f074aaa1c6
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org
  Pleasevisit the Council's e-tender system

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