Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-5087-7115-96cd-943923115746/invitation-to-tender-for-an-independent-evaluation-of-the-bridges-project

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Invitation to Tender for an independent evaluation of the BRIDGES project

[Steps To Work (Walsall) Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/steps-to-work-walsall-ltd)

Estimated value

£20,000 to £25,000

Published

11 Jul 2018

Deadline

Closed

17 Aug 2018

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

BRIDGES is based within the Black Country and is part of the national Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme which is jointly funded by the European Social Fund and the Big Lottery fund.

For further information on the Building Better Opportunities Fund can be found here

[biglotteryfund.org.uk](https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-better-opportunities)

Steps to work is the Lead Organisation for BRIDGES and is contracted to ensure effective results and outcomes whilst safeguarding value for money. The project was designed, and is delivered, as a partnership with 25 organisations. The project commenced in July 2016 and will end in December 2019 . We are now seeking to procure an external evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the project and the partnership.

## CPV classification

Evaluation consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/15184466-f85d-47b3-bce3-845570ac3538)

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