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Contract awarded for an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to assess the NDC Support Programme

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned an independent evaluation and learning partner for the NDC Support Programme. The work covers research services to assess the programme, generate learning and support evaluation of its effectiveness. Delivery may take place in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. It is a services procurement, relevant to organisations providing independent programme evaluation, research, learning and evidence-based assessment, particularly in climate, energy, development or nationally determined contribution support. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. DESNZ used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was evaluated through the process leading to the award, with the requirement classified as research services. NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract on 19 August 2026 for £853,083 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 19 August 2026 to 31 March 2029. The tender submission deadline was 15 June 2026 at 23:00 UK time. This is a single service requirement rather than a procurement divided into separately described lots. The contract award is active.

For competitors, this award demonstrates demand from DESNZ for independent evaluation and learning support connected with climate and energy programmes and international NDC assistance. A credible future supplier would need to provide rigorous research and evaluation, develop practical learning from programme evidence, and operate independently while working across UK and international settings. Organisations with experience assessing complex public or development programmes, synthesising evidence for government decision-makers and turning findings into usable recommendations would be well placed. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so a smaller specialist consultancy or mission-led organisation could compete, either independently or through a partnership that combines evaluation, research and international delivery capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract awarded for an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to assess the NDC Support Programme

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c9fd32-e960-471b-9a42-5be4d66003be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£853,083 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£853,083 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Postcode Area
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

NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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