--- title: "Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the EVOLVE project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD" published: "2019-07-02" --- # Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the EVOLVE project Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2375447-2a79-44a1-9e51-a142e6b98915.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an invitation to tender issued by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD for an independent evaluation of the EVOLVE project, which focuses on helping disadvantaged individuals in the Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, and East Staffordshire areas. This service falls under the evaluation consultancy category, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 30 May 2019, while the contract commenced on 1 July 2019 and will run until 30 September 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those committed to social impact and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the evaluation project's focus aligns with their missions. Successful bidders will not only contribute to the improvement of the EVOLVE project's outcomes but may also gain valuable experience and credibility for future contracts in similar domains. ## Notice Steps to Work are the lead organisation for a Building Better Opportunities Programme in Staffordshire. The "EVOLVE" project became operational in January 2017 and will be delivered until September 2022. The aim of the programme is to engage with the most disadvantaged people within the Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth and East Staffordshire Districts and move them closer towards employment. The project is delivered by 14 delivery partners offering a diverse range of services and activities. We are seeking to appoint an independent evaluation partner with a real commitment to working with us to determine the effectiveness of the 'EVOLVE" Building Better Opportunities programme and the outcomes and results being achieved for participants. Initially, we are seeking an evaluator to provide evidence, gathered from the perspective of both participants and delivery partners, of what is working well and what needs to be improved as part of a process of our continuous improvement process. As we approach the end of the programme we will be looking for a final evaluation report that evidences achievements and identifies lessons for any future programmes of a similar nature. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aff56b7-23e6-4cc9-aff3-bc41261b135e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,960 | | 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 | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1NS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERS RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2019 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aff56b7-23e6-4cc9-aff3-bc41261b135e - 8 May 2019 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f40041-610d-4d40-a0d1-c670dd2d1f53 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aff56b7-23e6-4cc9-aff3-bc41261b135e 2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f40041-610d-4d40-a0d1-c670dd2d1f53 8th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cd1aaed-52c2-4986-8d7b-bdb6c1865630 TenderSpecification ## Notice URLs - http://www.stepstowork.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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