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Partners in Care and Health – External Evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme 2026-29

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The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking a contractor for the external evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme 2026-29, a grant-funded initiative from the Department of Health and Social Care designed to support councils and systems providing adult social care services. The project is estimated to be valued at 150,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a primary performance period from December 14, 2026, to March 31, 2029, and a potential extension through September 30, 2029. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and will be awarded based on a weighted evaluation of delivery methodology (50%), relevant skills and experience (25%), capability (12.5%), and quality assurance (12.5%). The scope of work is divided into a phased approach, requiring the design of a robust evaluation methodology in Year 1, followed by the execution of the evaluation in Years 2 and 3. Key objectives include developing transparent measures to assess the value and impact of the PCH Continuous Improvement Grant Fund, identifying opportunities to improve value demonstration within Sector Support Requirements, and conducting a critical review of the PCH Impact Management Framework to address information gaps. All deliverables must align with the grant funding terms and conditions. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Panacea procurement platform by the deadline of December 2, 2026.

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IDeA seeks a contractor for the external evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme.

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Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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AgencyImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
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Design and delivery of the evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme 2026-29, a grant funded programme commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver improvement support to councils and systems that provide adult social care services. The project will be delivered over the lifespan of the programme, requiring the design of the evaluation methodology in Year 1 and consequent undertaking of the evaluation in Years 2 and 3. The focus will be on capturing and assessing the value and impact of the programme, in line with contractual requirements specified in the grant funding terms and conditions. In delivery of the External Evaluation project, PCH will require the following objectives to be delivered: Priority Objectives • To develop and implement a robust and transparent evaluation approach and methodology for assessing overall value and impact of support provided through the PCH Continuous Improvement Grant Fund 2026-29. Evaluation methodology will include clear measures to assess, monitor and evaluate PCH improvement support activity. • Identify opportunities to improve how PCH demonstrates value in the delivery of its targeted, intensive and universal support offers, delivered under the Sector Support Requirements: Key Themes workstreams • Using the agreed external evaluation methodology developed for the programme, undertake an evaluation of the impact of the support and offers within the programme. Secondary Objectives • Provide a critical review of the current PCH Impact Management Framework and its approach to demonstrating impact and value – particularly assessing our ability to identify needs/ priorities in the sector and respond accordingly. • This will include a mapping and review of information currently captured and gaps, and Any recommendations for improved evaluation and reporting processes. Further detail will be included within the Specification document located in the Panacea Documents section. To apply, please follow all submission instructions uploaded via the procurement platform Panacea.

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