Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdf-db7a-737b-a3c0-938deb22dc7f/young-carers-in-schools-evaluation-invitation-to-tender closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Young Carers in Schools evaluation: Invitation to Tender [Carers Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/carers-trust) Estimated value £30,000 to £40,000 Published 1 May 2024 Deadline Closed 22 May 2024 ## 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 Carers Trust and The Children's Society are inviting suitable applicants to tender to complete an evaluation of the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme. Carers Trust are leading the tender process. The evaluation will inform the delivery and structure of support available for young carers through the Young Carers in Schools programme. The Young Carers in Schools programme is a free initiative delivered jointly by Carers Trust and The Children's Society. The programme works with schools and carer services across England to increase awareness and knowledge of young carers amongst education professionals, increase identification of young carers and ultimately help young carers achieve their full potential in education. The evaluation objectives are: - Whether achieving the Award has an impact on: - School staff knowledge of young carers and confidence in identifying young carers - The number of identified young carers in schools - Young carers' wellbeing, attendance and attainment - Whether additional activity, such as toolkits and webinars, are helpful for schools and if any additional activity is required to support schools improve their young carer provision. - To evaluate the process around what's working well (for whom and in what context), what is not working well and any recommendations for change. - The role of partnership working in delivering the Young Carers in Schools programme, specifically young carer services and local authorities. We would expect four outputs from the evaluation: - To deliver an interim report that presents a clear and targeted set of recommendations. This report would focus on the impact of the previous Award (January 2021 to December 2023) in order to inform current programme delivery. Interim report target date December 2024. - To deliver the final report to in September 2025 that includes programme activity from January 2024. - To identify a clear set of guidelines for continuous monitoring, evaluation and learning. This will include a review of the Theory of Change. To be provided alongside the interim report in December 2024. - To identify any policy messages that emerge from the findings in both the interim and final report. The required reports should be delivered as follows: Interim report with findings - by 6 December 2024 Learning and Recommendations workshop - by 31 January 2025 ### Final report - September 2025 We welcome bidders' proposals of suitable methodologies and approaches in conducting this evaluation. Submissions should be received to by 23:59, 22 May 2024. The subject line should be "Young Carers in Schools Evaluation - \[name of consultancy partner\]" Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/50ca7483-66e6-4e86-9dbe-52b46cb30929) 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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