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SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

The National Lottery Community Fund

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jul 2025 at 21:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 17:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 23:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Steps Wales: Green Careers Programme Evaluation" was initiated by The National Lottery Community Fund, a public authority body in the UK. The contract, valued at £300,000, focuses on the evaluation of a £10 million programme running from 2025 to 2031, aimed at supporting young people in Wales into green careers, particularly those with disabilities and from ethnically minoritised communities. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with the tender title reflecting its core aim of supporting the green transition. The National Learning and Work Institute was awarded the contract, classified under research and development and social research services. The contract was signed on 19 August 2025 and will remain active until 18 August 2031, with a potential extension. The procurement stage has now moved from the award to the active contract stage.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in research, evaluation, and consultancy services, especially those experienced in social and economic research. By engaging in this programme, businesses can leverage their expertise to influence policy and practice concerning youth employment and diversity within the green sector. SMEs, particularly those classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), who can offer innovative and evidence-based solutions, are well-positioned to compete and thrive in similar public sector contracts. The open nature of the procurement process ensures that a variety of potential suppliers could contribute and benefit economically through employment expansion and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

Notice Description

The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a supplier to evaluate the Sustainable Steps Wales: Green Careers programme from June 2025 to June 2031 (contract value: PS300,000). This five-year, PS10 million programme (2025-2030) will support young people aged 16-30 in Wales into green careers, with a focus on supporting young people with disabilities and those from ethnically minoritised communities. The supplier will generate evidence to support delivery, inform key audiences, and influence decision-making. The supplier will: 1. Work with projects and the Fund to gather consistent, proportional data and evidence. 2. Conduct yearly monitoring and evaluation to assess programme delivery and impact. 3. Produce Insight Papers to share good practice, policy lessons, and achievements. 4. Actively engage decision-makers and stakeholders on behalf of the Fund, using evidence to influence policy and practice on youth employment and diversity in the green transition.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The term of the Contract is 6 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the discretion of the Fund. The maximum budget for the Contract is PS300,000 GBP including expenses (excluding VAT) for the initial term, and extension of up to 12 months has been included in the contract for completion of services only. No additional budget will be allocated to the extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£299,890 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£299,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The National Lottery Community Fund
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Learning and Work Institute

National Learning and Work Institute

Further Information

Notice Documents

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