--- title: "Provision of Lead Research and Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2019-08-14" --- # Provision of Lead Research and Evaluation Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02183c3-2baa-4bdd-aef8-77f9319a1392.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Lead Research and Evaluation Consultancy Services as part of its European Social Fund projects. This procurement is classified under evaluation consultancy services and falls within the services category. Located in the North West region of England, the tender is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 11th September 2019. The contract is expected to start on 20th October 2019 and will last until 1st October 2021, with a value ranging from £40,000 to £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and research services, especially those with experience in social funding projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they can provide tailored solutions and contribute to the improvement of service delivery for vulnerable communities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in creating evaluation frameworks and formative reports, especially in the context of education, employment, or training support, are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Invitation to Tender Lead Research and Evaluation Consultancy Services - European Social Fund The Growth Company (GC) are currently delivering several projects funded by The European Social Fund. We are looking for a provider of monitoring and evaluation services with the aim of developing an evaluation framework, and formative evaluation report, for three ESF funded programmes these are: * Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET; * Supply of Skills Support to the Unemployed; and * Supply of Skills Support for the Workforce. GC are committed to continuously developing and improving its services by better understanding the customer experience and learning how these services benefit clients. As part of this commitment GC Employment undertakes regular evaluations of the services it delivers. This provides valuable feedback for our teams and funders. In accordance with European Social Fund requirements GC Employment wishes to undertake a series of evaluations of services in compliance with the Monitoring and Evaluation of European Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Guidance Document. A supplier is sought to act as the Lead Research Consultant working in conjunction with The Growth Company - GC Employment. The tender documents contains instructions and information for your tender submission, including specification of requirements, Supplier Questionnaire, and includes the key assessment and evaluation criteria and the Contract Conditions. To apply for the opportunity and to download the tender documents you are required to complete a basic registration as a Supplier on the Growth Company tender portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Following your registration, please go to the Tenders tab and Express Interest in the opportunity. Your ITT submission will be made on the In-tend Portal. Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 12 noon Wednesday 11th September 2019. Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted. This is automated on the In-tend platform therefore you are encouraged to allow adequate time to upload your submission documentation. Please do not email your tender response, any submissions received by email will be rejected. If you have any questions about this process, please use the In-tend platform to correspond with the Growth Company. If you require further assistance in respect of the In Tend system, please contact the In-tend support team at support@in-tend.com or telephone on 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065. We look forward to receiving your tender response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522f5e1c-f992-4bcb-b91f-a4aedb9365bc | | 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 | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2019 - 1 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522f5e1c-f992-4bcb-b91f-a4aedb9365bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522f5e1c-f992-4bcb-b91f-a4aedb9365bc 14th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Tenders/Current In-Tend Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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