--- title: "WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2021-05-14" --- # WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fe85f2-8d98-4783-b728-d837a9a1e5ae.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Walsall Council e-Tendering, who is seeking a high-quality provider for the evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project (2019-2021). This tender, titled "WP3710 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline for submissions by 12:00 on 7 June 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2021, lasting until 30 September 2021. The evaluation aims to provide a detailed report assessing the project's success against its contractual obligations, management, and partnership efforts, along with stakeholder feedback for future initiatives. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the evaluation consultancy space, particularly those specialising in project management and analysis within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those experienced in providing independent evaluations and assessments. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility in public procurement, ultimately supporting their growth ambitions. ## Notice Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider to undertake an expert independent evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project (2019 - 2021) To carry out an evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project and produce detailed report which: o Review of the (2019-21) project's success in relation to its contractual obligations including its overall aim, objectives and the achievement of outputs and spend. o Reflect on the 2018 evaluation report and identify highlights of the programme as a whole (2016-2021). o Review the projects' success in relation to project management, partnership working and marketing and communication strategies. o Review the projects' success in relation to Cross Cutting themes (Equality and Sustainable Development) implementation plans. o Assess added value, providing value for money comparisons against other ESF Technical Assistance based projects. o Evaluate stakeholder feedback, identify any potential needs, make recommendations for the delivery of any future Technical Assistance provision in relation to UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1567dd-89c8-4dbe-b948-594074eb9bec | | 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 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | 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 | 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 - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 14 May 2021 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1567dd-89c8-4dbe-b948-594074eb9bec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1567dd-89c8-4dbe-b948-594074eb9bec 14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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