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title: "BBO : Reaching Out Across Durham : Programme Evaulation."
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# BBO : Reaching Out Across Durham : Programme Evaulation.

Buyer: GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6960e82-6643-4b19-8d1b-bb21c9f7fc6a

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Groundwork North East, focusing on the evaluation programme titled "BBO: Reaching Out Across Durham". This initiative falls under the welfare services sector, specifically targeting the region of North East England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender stage has concluded with the award already made. Key dates include the contract period which runs from 3rd April 2017 to 31st March 2019, and the initial tender period that ended on 17th February 2017, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in social consulting, programme evaluation, and related welfare services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) could particularly benefit, given their alignment with the project’s goals of tackling poverty and promoting social inclusion. Additionally, businesses specialising in delivering training, health support, or digital services may find significant avenues for collaboration or service provision throughout the contract's duration.

## Notice

The Opportunity Groundwork NE & Cumbria is seeking a partner to undertake a mixed methods programme evaluation of ROAD: Reaching Out Across Durham. Context Building Better Opportunities sees the Big Lottery Fund matching funds from European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020, to provide joint investment in local projects that tackle poverty and promote social inclusion and drive local jobs and growth. ESIF strategy for the North East LEP area The North East LEP area's European Structural and Investment Fund Strategy for 2014 - 2020 identifies strategic weaknesses for the region to address. Amongst them are: * Employment and inclusion * Skills * Enterprise rates * Digital connectivity The strategy recognises that 'employment is the key route to combating poverty and exclusion' and points out the relatively high levels of unemployment and economic inactivity Groundwork NE & Cumbria is the lead partner for BBO in County Durham. Working with 11 voluntary and community sector delivery partners Reaching Out Across Durham (ROAD) will target 625 of the hardest to reach and provide them with intensive support and advice to help them move towards employment and or training. ROAD will also develop new services that our participant's will be able to access including health, financial and digital inclusion activities as well as supporting them to access existing services The Programme will run until July 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca70536-fac2-4d5c-ad1c-e8cb23019266 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH9 7XN |
| 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 | Annfield Plain |
| Westminster constituency | North Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW SKILLS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca70536-fac2-4d5c-ad1c-e8cb23019266
- 3 Feb 2017 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8d86e2-7089-441a-ba64-7217df1deaa2
- 2 Feb 2017 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8d86e2-7089-441a-ba64-7217df1deaa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca70536-fac2-4d5c-ad1c-e8cb23019266
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8d86e2-7089-441a-ba64-7217df1deaa2
  3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d9a48dd-8083-45d1-beb2-21c8eabbef39
  BB : ROAD Evaluation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2446bff5-062a-4abc-8f13-7e46bfd5aaa2
  BBO : Reaching Out Across Durham Evaluation.

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