Invitation to Tender for the Evaluation of the 'Sustainable Play' Programme

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Evaluation of ProgrammeDeadline for Proposals:25th September 2015Interviews:Week Beginning 5th October 2015Confirmation of Contract:Mid to late October 2015Background and OverviewGroundwork Wales supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people’s lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play. Our vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper. We aim to revitalise communities, improve community relationships and enhance local environments, community services and buildings.We are running an innovative programme, Sustainable Play, to provide outdoor play opportunities across Wales in the most deprived areas. We engage directly with local communities to support children and families to engage in outdoor play, bringing together partner organisations and leave a legacy of outdoor play.Sustainable Play is a three year, Welsh Government funded programme that is delivered by Groundwork Wales and SNAP Cymru. Groundwork Wales advocates for children’s play through a range of activities including reclaiming play spaces, supervising risky and free play, engaging with disabled children and young people and instilling confidence and skills in adults so they are more supportive of children and young people playing outside in their local communities. SNAP Cymru delivers bespoke Respect Training, advice and guidance on developing ‘inclusive’ play opportunities which meet the needs of disabled children and young people.We now wish to commission the design and implementation of an evaluation of the Sustainable Play programme to take place over the next two years, to establish the extent to which outcomes are being achieved, the success of the programme and to identify how the programme can be further developed. The evaluation will be based on the work of the three delivery teams, South East Wales, South West Wales and North Wales.The purpose of this evaluation is to:- Enhance understanding of the social, health and economic value of Sustainable Play- Contribute to learning that will inform future delivery and developmentsNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=30411.