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UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Sep 2025 at 14:41

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12 Sep 2025 at 14:41

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14 Aug 2025 at 11:05

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, with the title "UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator" under the industry category of training services. The procurement is located in Swindon, United Kingdom and falls under the procurement stage of award and contract. Key contracts for this procurement started on 2nd September 2025 and are set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. The legal framework guiding this contract is aligned with the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in training services. The UKRI contract, valued at £123,925 after tax, requires an evaluation support package for the Opening up the Environment programme, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with expertise in professional development and capacity building. SMEs and other external providers with the right skills and resources are well-suited to compete, given the focus on quality and effective delivery. This contract highlights a potential avenue for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within public sector training initiatives.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator

Notice Description

Provision of an evaluation support package to ensure the stage 1 applicant community for Opening up the Environment programme are provided with the required support to best deliver on the outcomes of the funding opportunity. This support package will be best delivered by a specialist external provider, due to skills, capacity, and resourcing within NERC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056297-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£123,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£123,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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