--- title: "Black Country Impact Project Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-02" --- # Black Country Impact Project Evaluation Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d31e213e-56bd-4277-b991-c44061a0f92f.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Black Country Impact Project Evaluation" within the services industry category. The evaluation aims to ensure the successful delivery of the European Social Fund project, addressing unemployment barriers for individuals aged 15-29. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period closing on 19th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 6th February 2023 to 6th October 2023, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender by Dudley MBC presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in evaluating the Black Country Impact project's efficacy and outcomes. Companies in the consultancy services sector would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can contribute to the improvement of programmes aimed at enhancing employment, training, and education opportunities for young individuals facing unemployment challenges, potentially influencing stakeholders and attracting future investments. ## Notice Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has been successful in securing European Social Fund (ESF) / Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) from its 2014-2020 Programme, to fund Black Country Impact working in partnership with the local authorities and Talent Match. Impact is a Black Country programme that addresses the barriers faced by unemployed individuals aged 15-29 years, supporting them to secure positive outcomes including employment, apprenticeships, training and further education. Dudley MBC is now seeking to procure for an evaluation of the project to: o Ensure that the ESF/YEI project has been delivered in time, quality and budget and objectives have been met; o Assess how well the programme has delivered to date and identify whether improvements are needed to increase effectiveness with respect to objectives and quality. o Demonstrate accountability to the programme Steering Group, internally (Dudley MBC) and externally (Department of Works and Pensions); o Ensure all deliverable are identified including ESF and non ESF outcomes and outputs: o Identify lessons learned and good practice arising from the implementation and delivery of the project; o To influence stakeholders or attract future investment; o Identify any further action required; and o Consider how best to disseminate the evaluation findings. Additional information: Complete Evaluation ITT form together with Appendices 1, 3, 4 & 5 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e5ff63-0398-474f-8481-566b1afb3046 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 6 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000 | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2022 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e5ff63-0398-474f-8481-566b1afb3046 - 2 Dec 2022 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e5ff63-0398-474f-8481-566b1afb3046 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e5ff63-0398-474f-8481-566b1afb3046 2nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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