Published date: 9 March 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Test and evaluation - 73430000

  • Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

MT209270

Published date

9 March 2018

Closing date

30 March 2018

Contract start date

14 May 2018

Contract end date

20 December 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

We are looking foe an external evaluator 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. The external evaluation will enable us to report on and review:
- the numbers and characteristics of people supported, the outcomes they achieve, and the overall distance travelled
- the overall impact of the programme, including case studies highlighting a 'before and after' picture of the individuals and employers supported and an assessment of the longevity of the impacts of interventions
- the appropriateness of programme design in terms of the analysis of need, MOTW objectives, the individuals and communities targeted, resources allocated, and the services and activities delivered
- the effectiveness of the delivery model (engagement, assessment, service delivery, and progression including in-work support)
- the effectiveness of the innovation projects
- the added value the programme has brought and how it has worked with the existing services within Tyne & Wear
- the quality of delivery experienced by participants, including all aspects of the client journey from initial enquiry to programme completion
- programme management arrangements, including the partnership structure
- an assessment of the overall value for money provided by the programme
- lessons learned and examples of good practice which will enable us to adjust and improve ongoing service delivery, and to inform future service development.
More information is available in the evaluation specification document.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Scott Vigurs

Address

Buttress House, Brenkley Way
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE136DS
England

Telephone

+44 1912170377

Email

scott.vigurs@mentalhealthconcern.org

Website

http://www.mentalhealthconcern.org/