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title: "(NU1683) Provision of an independent evaluation of the Realising Opportunities Programme"
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# (NU1683) Provision of an independent evaluation of the Realising Opportunities Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de68d723-a1c3-455d-8998-3282f3cfc7ef

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## Summary

Newcastle University is initiating an open tender for the provision of an independent evaluation of the Realising Opportunities Programme, with a budget of £140,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and the deadline for submission is 4th June 2021. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation sectors to bid for a significant contract that can enhance their portfolio. Companies that specialise in providing expert insights into educational programmes, particularly those capable of conducting robust evaluations and analysis, will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly indicates suitability for such businesses.

## Notice

Building an evidence base is an important part of Realising Opportunities (RO) and RO seeks to work with independent evaluators in order to understand the impact of the RO programme on students in order to provide valuable insights for the Partnership, Partners institutions and the sector as a whole. RO has a clear vision, supported by aims and objectives which articulate the work of the Partnership. Our evaluation framework ensures that the evidence base built is robust, appropriate and answers the key evaluation questions that support the further development of the Partnership and RO programme for maximum benefit of RO students. Key Requirements for the independent evaluation team: 1. Provide advice and guidance on the Partnership's evaluation questions. 2. Provide expert advice and insight to the Partnership regarding the RO programme and its impact. 3. Ensure that all student attitudinal questionnaires and other questionnaires/surveys (such as teachers) are asking appropriate questions to answer the Partnership's evaluation questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce176c36-2940-424d-b19a-6179168865b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce176c36-2940-424d-b19a-6179168865b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce176c36-2940-424d-b19a-6179168865b4
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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