--- title: "CVSC Third Sector Key Fund Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147145.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY" published: "2025-01-21" --- # CVSC Third Sector Key Fund Evaluation Buyer: COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147145.json) ## Summary Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) has awarded a contract to Empower-Support For The Voluntary Sector Ltd for evaluating the Third Sector Key Fund, Capacity Building Training Programme, and CVSC Volunteer Support Fund. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000) and is located in Conwy, Wales. The tender process, which was open and competitive, concluded with the award stage on January 21, 2025, with the contract being signed on January 17, 2025. The evaluation period for this project spans from April 2023 to February 2024, focusing on activities funded by the UK Government under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The tender submissions were due by January 15, 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project evaluation, particularly those with experience in the third sector and large-scale evaluations over £500,000. Organisations with expertise in UK Government or European funding, and the ability to work bilingually in Welsh and English, would be particularly well-suited to this contract. The successful evaluator will have access to extensive project records and will be required to produce a detailed report, case studies, and other deliverables documenting the progress and outcomes of the funded projects. This contract is also suitable for consortia, offering growth potential for businesses looking to expand their service portfolios and engage in impactful community projects. ## Notice 2. Activities subject to evaluation and the time period of their deliveryThe Voluntary Sector Key Fund, Capacity Building Training Programme, and CVSC Volunteer Support Fund will all be subject to evaluation.The time period of delivery is between April 2023 and February 2024.3. The resources we will make availableThe evaluator will have access to:* Training records.* Key fund records, including application forms, assessment reports, and applicant contact information.* Relevant financial information relating to the CVSC Capacity Building Project.CVSC's Business Manager and Capacity Building Project Manager will be available to discuss the project with the evaluator.4. Content and the skills requiredEssential Skills:* Prior experiencing of evaluating Third Sector projects over PS500,000, including those of grant makers.Desirable Skills:* Knowledge of UK Government or European funding.* Ability to conduct the work bilingually (in Welsh and English).Content Required:* Written report, including progress towards the original outcome targets, hidden outcomes, other successes, effectiveness of the governance of the project.* 3 case studies of funded projects, including photographs and/or videos. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147145 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | | Locality | CONWY | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL29 7TG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Glyn | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EMPOWER-SUPPORT FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 10:20 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147145 - 8 Jan 2025 at 10:43 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147145 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496958&idx=1 8th January 2025 - Project Evaluation: CVSC Capacity Building Project ## Notice URLs - http://www.cvsc.org.uk - http://www.empowersvs.co.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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