Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-6b26-71ae-b61c-a89e6db622d6/wp3435-evaluation-of-the-black-country-esf-technical-assistance-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # WP3435 - Evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project [Walsall Council e-Tendering](https://tendernation.io/buyers/walsall-council-e-tendering) Estimated value £5,000 to £6,000 Published 15 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 12 Jul 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider to undertake an expert independent evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2018). To carry out an evaluation of the Black Country ESF Technical Assistance Project and produce detailed report which: Reviews the project's success in relation to its contractual obligations set out by DWP - including its overall aim and the achievement of outputs and spends. Review the projects' success in relation to Project Management and Marketing and Communication Strategies Review the projects' success in relation to Cross Cutting themes (Equality and Sustainable Development) implementation plans Assesses added value, providing value for money comparisons against other ESF Technical Assistance based projects. Identifies potential needs, makes recommendations for the delivery of future Technical Assistance provision as part of the European Structural and Investment Fund Programme (2014-2020). Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils` e-Procurement web portal; [in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil) You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU ### Funding Description Please note the evaluation project is part-funded through the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/168465ff-bb70-4155-9ab1-3195dd056525) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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