--- title: "MBC000532 Cultural Development Fund 2 Programme Evaluator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04966d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04966d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04966d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04966d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-29" --- # MBC000532 Cultural Development Fund 2 Programme Evaluator Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04966d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04966d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04966d.json) ## Summary Middlesbrough Borough Council, in collaboration with The Auxiliary Project Space, Platform Arts, and Teesside University (MIMA), is seeking specialist consultants to undertake the local monitoring and evaluation of its Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Project. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of Evaluation Consultancy Services (CPV Code: 79419000) and is situated in Middlesbrough, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 14:00 on 16th September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 3rd October 2024 and will end on 31st October 2026, aligning with the national evaluation period. The evaluation will complement a wider national evaluation led by Steer, requiring close cooperation to meet data collection and monitoring standards. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services to contribute to a high-profile cultural development initiative, potentially gaining national visibility through the collaborative nature of the project. Consultants with experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within the cultural sectors, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality analytical and data collection services will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria. The opportunity for collaboration with prominent local partners and the possibility to influence the outcomes of a national evaluation programme present substantial avenues for business growth and recognition. ## Notice Middlesbrough Council, working with partners The Auxiliary Project Space, Platform Arts and Teesside University (MIMA), wishes to appoint specialist consultants to lead on the local monitoring and evaluation of its Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Project. Middlesbrough is one of seven CDF2 projects nationwide, all of which are also participating in a wider national evaluation process. The local evaluation will complement and contribute to the national evaluation programme meaning the local evaluators will work closely with the appointed national evaluator Steer to ensure data collection, monitoring and evaluation requirements are met. The national evaluation period runs to autumn 2026. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c46c2dd8-3e65-ef11-812e-005056b64545 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Middlesbrough Council, working with partners The Auxiliary Project Space, Platform Arts and Teesside University (MIMA), wishes to appoint specialist consultants to lead on the local monitoring and evaluation of its Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Project. Middlesbrough is one of seven CDF2 projects nationwide, all of which are also participating in a wider national evaluation process. The local evaluation will complement and contribute to the national evaluation programme meaning the local evaluators will work closely with the appointed national evaluator Steer to ensure data collection, monitoring and evaluation requirements are met. The national evaluation period runs to autumn 2026. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c46c2dd8-3e65-ef11-812e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027624-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 2DT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027624-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c46c2dd8-3e65-ef11-812e-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c46c2dd8-3e65-ef11-812e-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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