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Million Hours Fund Phase 3 Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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14 Oct 2025 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for phase 3 of the Million Hours Fund Evaluation, a project within the research and development industry category. Located in London, the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage concluded on 17 July 2025, with the contracting phase starting on 11 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2027. The contract, awarded on 21 August 2025, has a value of £416,606.25 and is specifically designed to engage businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality evaluation services.

This tender provides potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive consultancy support. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs as the project's suitability criteria encourage applications from such businesses. Companies that can demonstrate robust capabilities in delivering evaluation services similar to those required by the DCMS for this essential government project would find it advantageous to engage with similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Million Hours Fund Phase 3 Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide evaluation services to support the Million Hours Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eb5e303-c524-440a-a953-1c7e61009133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479805c-32aa-4679-945f-4728893347c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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