Tender Opportunity: Evaluation, Impact & Social Value Framework for Three 15
Creative Black Country is inviting proposals for an exciting new commission that will help shape how we understand, measure and share the impact of creativity across Sandwell.
As part of Three 15, the Sandwell Place Partnership programme, we are looking to work with a specialist partner to develop a robust, thoughtful and community-led approach to evaluation and social value.
About the Opportunity
This 24-month commission, with an indicative budget of £30,000, will support the development of a bespoke evaluation and impact framework for Three 15.
This is not just about data collection. It is about understanding what really changes when creativity is embedded in everyday life, from individual wellbeing to community connection and long-term cultural sustainability.
We are particularly interested in approaches that combine strong evidence with meaningful storytelling, helping us communicate impact in ways that resonate with communities, partners, funders and policymakers.
About Three 15
Three towns. Fifteen minutes. Culture on your doorstep.
Three 15 brings together partners, artists and communities across Tipton, Smethwick and Wednesbury to make it easier for people to access high-quality creative activity close to home.
Through local creative hubs, community-led programming and a shared commitment to wellbeing, the programme builds on over a decade of place-based work in the Black Country.
This commission plays a key role in helping us understand what works, what changes and how we can build on that learning for the future.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a partner who can:
Design a clear and credible evaluation framework
Develop approaches to measuring social value and wellbeing
Support community-led and participatory research
Help translate data into compelling, accessible stories
Strengthen how we use evidence to influence policy and future investment
We welcome applications from individuals, agencies, research organisations and partnerships, including collaborations with universities or academic institutions.
At Creative Black Country, we believe creativity has the power to improve lives. This commission is about going deeper, understanding that impact properly and sharing it in a way that can shape future thinking, both locally and nationally.
It is an opportunity to be part of a genuinely collaborative programme, working across sectors to explore how culture connects to health, place and community.
How to Apply
The deadline for submissions is 12pm on 29 April 2026, with the commission expected to begin in June 2026.
Rather than outlining every detail here, we have made the full Invitation to Tender available to download below.
👉 [Download the full tender document]
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Parminder Dosanjh at parminder@creativeblackcountry.co.uk
Image by Anand Chhabra courtesy of Black Country Touring