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UKRI-4729 Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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22 Jul 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) organisation has completed the awarding stage for the procurement titled "UKRI-4729 Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation," categorised under evaluation consultancy services. This procurement pertains to an end-of-programme evaluation situated in London, United Kingdom, with a tender value of £278,406. The award was made to Frontier Economics Ltd on 2nd July 2025, and the subsequent contract period is set from 3rd July 2025 until 31st March 2026. The procurement process followed an unspecified method labelled as "Other", and was suited for voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE), though it was closed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). UKRI is situated in Swindon, with Corporate Procurement as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses, particularly those experienced in conducting comprehensive evaluations of programmes related to sustainability and green policies, given the Net Zero Living Programme's focus. The procurement aligns well with large economic consultancies or those firms specialising in environmental impact assessments. Such businesses stand to benefit by leveraging their expertise in sustainability frameworks to assess programme objectives and impact pathways, thereby contributing to wider governmental sustainability goals. The cooperative opportunities in collaboration with UKRI might also open pathways for future projects as the initiatives align with current environmental directives.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4729 Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

An end of programme evaluation of the Net Zero Living Programme, building on existing frame works as assess its objectives, impact and delivery pathways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cb69c10-08c2-4dc5-b3e3-a79f17c52200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8169505c-8e01-4ce2-81ab-6e36b2cf6a30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£278,406 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,406 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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