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UKRI-4729 Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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22 Jul 2025 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) recently completed a procurement process for the "Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation" through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM6126 'Research & Insights Agreement'. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeted at evaluation consultancy services within the research sector. Despite the competitive tender process, the evaluation work is set to take place in London, under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024. The contract was awarded on 2nd July 2025, and the procurement has been concluded without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to an award procedure rationale that falls outside the scope of the directive.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating large-scale programmes related to sustainability and net-zero living objectives. Frontier Economics Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, successfully secured the contract valued at £278,406, showcasing their capability in providing quality evaluation services with a lean towards cost-effectiveness. Businesses with robust methodologies in evaluation who can deliver insights into programme effectiveness and impact would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities offered by UKRI, given its focus on research and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4729 Net Zero Living (NZL) End of Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

An end of programme evaluation of the Net Zero Living Programme, building on existing frame works as assess its objectives, impact and delivery pathways.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An end of programme evaluation of the Net Zero Living Programme, building on existing frame works as assess its objectives, impact and delivery pathways.

Procurement Information

This contract was competed and awarded through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM6126 'Research & Insights Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,406 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

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