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Make Work Pay (MWP) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Scoping Study

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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12 Dec 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the "Make Work Pay (MWP) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Scoping Study", involving research services to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. This project focuses on mapping exercises, including logic models, baseline data creation, and programme-level metrics to measure policy impact. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method and called off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period commencing on 28th November 2025 and ending on 28th March 2026. The contract is valued at £120,730 and is classified under CPV code 73110000 for research services. This tender spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and others worldwide.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research services and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find this project appealing due to its focus on stakeholder engagement, methodology exploration, and impactful policy reform assessments. As the procurement utilised a selective approach within a dynamic purchasing system, companies with expertise in delivering high-quality research and data analysis services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the service sector, specifically targeting high-impact policy research commissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Make Work Pay (MWP) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Scoping Study

Notice Description

Research commission to deliver the Make Work Pay (MWP) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Scoping Study. This shall involve a mapping exercise including logic models and theory of change, the creation/identification of baseline data and the design of programme-level metrics and evaluation plans to measure impact. The Supplier shall explore Monitoring & Evaluation techniques and best practice methodology for large-scale policy reform and critique and develop the current M&E framework through a combination of mapping and stakeholder engagement, workshops, desk-based research, and deep dives into data sources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-385058fd-2e0a-4674-bb9f-95089886a2e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d1b47d-5106-49f2-9469-58c20b8ca9e9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,730 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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