Invitation to Tender for Monitoring & Evaluation Partner for Active Black Country

This is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a Monitoring and Evaluation Partner for Active Black Country, with information, instructions and guidance provided.

The submission should be completed and returned by all those who wish to Tender. A link to the Tender document can be found below.

Background

The areas of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are collectively known as ‘The Black Country’. Located at the heart of England, its residents strongly identify with the region’s geography, its traditions and its history.

It is a place beset by inequalities, with more than half a million residents living within some of the most deprived parts of the country.

The physical activity levels of Black Country people are significantly determined by their income, ethnicity and where they live. Deprivation promotes lower life expectancy, a higher prevalence of long-term health conditions and less disposable income. Active Lives data from Sport England consistently identifies the Black Country as the most inactive Active Partnership area within England. Data released in April shows that 34.6% of adults were classed as inactive; the national average is 25.1%.

Sport England place-based approach

To tackle these stubborn inequalities and break down barriers to a more active life, Sport England is taking a ‘Place-based approach’ – partnering with local organisations and leaders who understand both the specific needs of their communities and the local assets that are available – to support people to move more and get active. Sport England has identified Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton among 53 new places to receive a new tranche of funding, which replaces its historic ‘programme led’ investment model.

The grant will be used to strengthen a shared purpose amongst stakeholders, where we develop our understanding of needs and identify community-based solutions through community engagement to co-design approaches with communities.

To find out more about the Tender and submit an application, click here ITT for Monitoring and Evaluation Partner

Deadline for Tender submissions is 5pm on 20 August, 2025.