Scope
Reference
F8990
Description
The South Tyneside Pledge, launched in 2022, is a community wealth-building initiative designed to retain more economic value within the borough in response to the macroeconomic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together over 400 organisations from the public, private, and voluntary sectors, all of which are either based in or provide services within South Tyneside.
The Pledge is coordinated by the Policy and Insight team, with strong cross-Council collaboration involving Strategic Investment & Growth, Communications, Procurement, Sustainability, and other departments. It represents a collective commitment to inclusive growth, local investment, and community resilience.
Purpose of the Evaluation
This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the South Tyneside Pledge over the past three years, focusing on how effectively it has delivered against its nine core commitments. The findings will inform future strategy, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes across the partnership.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £13,971.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 February 2026 to 30 May 2026
- 3 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 14 tenders received
- 14 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 14 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED
- Companies House: 10636036
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLR-3213-LXDL
10 Heathfield Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 5QT
United Kingdom
Email: andrew.graves@OrtusER.co.uk
Website: http://www.OrtusER.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government