QUOTATION FOR: EARTh Programme Evaluation

The authorities of Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake an evaluation of the overall EARTh programme, development of a logic model and the production of a forward delivery plan identifying gaps/ opportunities for further development in terms of regional collaboration based on analysis/ mapping of the current practices.This work is being commissioned by Carmarthenshire County Council on behalf of the partner authorities as part of the EARTh programme, funded through WEFO European Social Fund.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129098

To assist you in locating these opportunities on the BRAVO E Procurement System the project code is: project_52534As this is an Open procedure, Tenderers must ensure that all ITT questions are fully responded to. The following ITT Project codes may further assist you in locating the opportunities:ITT Code: itt_101110Please also ensure you check the Attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack.Suppliers Instructions How to express interest in this Tender:1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the "Suppliers register here" link- Enter your correct business and user details- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue"2. Express an Interest in the Project- Login to the portal with the username/password- Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Invitation to Tender Documents open to any registered supplier)- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.- Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the screen- This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the ''''Buyer Attachments" on the left hand side of the screen3. Responding to the tender- At the top of the screen you can choose to Create Response or Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining)- You can now use the Messages function on to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on:- email: [email protected] Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to:Official name:www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukPostal Address:Carmarthenshire County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned though this channel.(WA Ref:129098)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: WEFO European Social FundThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.