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title: "Step forward Tees Valley Programme Evaluation"
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# Step forward Tees Valley Programme Evaluation

Buyer: NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f50808ce-5534-4ffa-b5b4-e9cc8659a230

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## Summary

The Northern Inclusion Consortium is seeking tenders for the "Step forward Tees Valley Programme Evaluation" project, which aims to assess the performance of a programme supporting 2,500 residents with complex needs in the North East of England. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th January 2018. The total value of the contract is £240,000, and the successful bidder will be expected to commence work on 31st January 2018, with the contract running until 31st December 2019. Evaluation consultancy services are the primary industry category associated with this opportunity, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in assessing programme impact and effectiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project seeks to engage organisations that can offer innovative approaches to evaluating such programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on social change and community support to contribute meaningfully while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Working in partnership with 28 locally based organisations in Tees Valley, we aim to support 2,500 residents with complex and multiple needs to achieve real change in their lives, and progress towards or into work, through delivery of our innovative, participant-focused Step Forward Tees Valley Programme.The purpose of this invitation to tender is to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to provide an independent and objective assessment of Programme performance and impact. As well as giving us access to specialist research and evaluation skills, this will also provide independent and credible feedback on performance, effectiveness, and impact, highlighting additional learning and opportunities for improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e16bdd-766c-4e61-abe7-b34f9493a297 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | NEWTON AYCLIFFE |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL5 6DS |
| 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 | Aycliffe East |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e16bdd-766c-4e61-abe7-b34f9493a297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e16bdd-766c-4e61-abe7-b34f9493a297
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC149632
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sfteesvalley.co.uk/contract-tender-opportunities

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