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title: "South Tyneside Pledge Evaluation"
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# South Tyneside Pledge Evaluation

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4db

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, has recently concluded the procurement process for the "South Tyneside Pledge Evaluation" project. This tender, relevant to the services industry category, focuses on evaluating the impact of a local community wealth-building initiative. Located in South Tyneside, UK, this project aims to assess the effectiveness of the South Tyneside Pledge in fostering inclusive growth and community resilience. The procurement method used was an 'open competition' under the 'below threshold' category, marking the tender status as complete by 13th February 2026. The contract was officially awarded to ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED, with the contract period running from 13th February 2026 to 30th May 2026, valued at GBP 13,971.60.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation consultancy services. With a focus on understanding and showcasing the successes and areas for improvement in local initiatives, this project is well-suited for consultants with experience in economic research and strategic analysis. Companies that thrive on data-driven insights and collaboration with public figures will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their influence and establish strong governmental partnerships. Additionally, the project's emphasis on community investment and resilience offers considerable scope for businesses to engage in socially impactful work.

## Notice

The South Tyneside Pledge, launched in 2022, is a community wealth-building initiative designed to retain more economic value within the borough in response to the macroeconomic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together over 400 organisations from the public, private, and voluntary sectors, all of which are either based in or provide services within South Tyneside. The Pledge is coordinated by the Policy and Insight team, with strong cross-Council collaboration involving Strategic Investment & Growth, Communications, Procurement, Sustainability, and other departments. It represents a collective commitment to inclusive growth, local investment, and community resilience. Purpose of the Evaluation This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the South Tyneside Pledge over the past three years, focusing on how effectively it has delivered against its nine core commitments. The findings will inform future strategy, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes across the partnership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013341-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000 |
| Awards value | £13,971 |
| Contracts value | £13,971 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013341-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008980-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082486-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013341-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008980-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082486-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.OrtusER.co.uk
- https://open-uk.org/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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