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Skills growth evaluation call off

DSIT

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07 Oct 2025 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is looking for a supplier to manage the "Skills growth evaluation call off", which involves developing an evaluation and monitoring programme for DSIT-funded initiatives within the UK's cyber sector. This procurement, classified under "Computer-related professional services", has reached its award stage. Located in London, England, this competitive process employed a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7th July 2025, with the contract period running from 19th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £700,000, was granted to Ipsos Market Research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in programme evaluation and monitoring. Well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract aims to support growth within the cyber workforce and sector, fostering innovation and technological advancement in the field. Engaging in this project allows businesses to form strategic partnerships and broaden their portfolio in a rapidly evolving industry space. The successful completion of this contract by Ipsos Market Research underscores their capability in delivering high-quality evaluation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills growth evaluation call off

Notice Description

develop and deliver an overarching evaluation and monitoring programme for all DSIT funded activities to support the growth of the cyber sector and cyber workforce in the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-778fce26-7b1d-4ce5-a25d-31a24ed5f92d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79dc32-a67f-4d6a-9506-86c3db3c86ac
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1W 1YW
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
St Katharine's & Wapping
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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