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The programme comprises a portfolio of interventions designed to reduce child poverty and improve economic inclusion for families across the North East. The evaluation should generate robust evidence on what works, for whom and under what circumstances, while supporting a culture of continuous learning and improvement throughout delivery. We are particularly interested in practical recommendations and accessible outputs that can inform future policy, commissioning and regional action to tackle child poverty." }, { "releaseID": "086360-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-09-11T12:16:02+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) seeks to commission an external consultant to undertake an independent programme level evaluation of the Child Poverty Action Plan 2025-2030.\nThe evaluation will assess the design, implementation, and impact of a complex, multi-strand programme delivered between August 2025 and March 2030. 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