Scope
Reference
DN783740
Description
EMCCA sought Learning Partners to undertake work on the Youtth Trailblazer project. The requirement is for:
Lot 1-Research and Learning - Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights - Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.
Procurement undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Description
Responsible for mapping the existing system, conducting in-depth research into barriers faced by young people (such as transport accessibility, health conditions, access to employment), and acting as a learning partner for the programme. This role will also support local evaluation requirements and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Description
Tasked with mapping existing data flows, identifying opportunities to enhance the use of data for strategic and operational decision-making, and supporting the establishment of data-sharing agreements and digital tools to enable more effective data use.
Contract 1. Lot 1-Research and Learning
Lots
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
Supplier
Contract value
- £205,042.50 excluding VAT
- £246,051 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Lots
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Supplier
Contract value
- £213,225 excluding VAT
- £255,870 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Learning & Evaluation
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 8 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SOCIAL FINANCE LIMITED
- Companies House: 06402143
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGL-6481-HVBL
3rd Floor, Colechurch House, London Bridge Walk
London
SE1 2XS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@socialfinance.org.uk
Website: https://www.socialfinance.org.uk/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1-Research and Learning
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Data Usage and Collaboration Insights
Contracting authority
East Midlands Combined County Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXR-6887-DRNP
Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre
Chesterfield
S40 1UT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Conducted Procurment on behalf of EMCCA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire