Tender

Evaluation Consultant - Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force Museum is actively seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to conduct the summative evaluation for the 'Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme', which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This tender, currently in the active 'tenderUpdate' stage, invites open competition with a contract valued at £45,000 excluding VAT. Submissions are required by 9:00 AM on 10th November 2025. Operating across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, the project is categorised under Evaluation Consultancy Services and Museum-Exhibition Services. The contract will commence on 15th December 2025 and run through to 31st October 2028, potentially extending to 31st December 2028 contingent on project completion timelines. The procurement process follows an open method under a below-threshold framework, prioritising electronic submissions via email.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mixed-method evaluation consultancy—covering both qualitative and quantitative analysis—and experienced in heritage, cultural, or community engagement sectors. Firms that can demonstrate past successful collaborations with organisations such as the National Lottery Heritage Fund will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. The project demands comprehensive evaluation frameworks, impact assessments, and strategic planning, making it ideal for businesses that can offer innovative methodologies and robust data collection strategies. Engaging in this project can enhance a firm's portfolio, opening doors to future projects with public authorities and governmental bodies. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering quality and insightful analyses with social value considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation Consultant - Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme

Notice Description

The Royal Air Force Museum seeks to appoint an experienced Evaluation Consultant to deliver the summative evaluation for the Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The consultant will design and implement an evaluation framework, provide staff and volunteer training, and produce reports in 2027 and 2028 to assess outcomes across capital and activity strands. The work will use mixed-method approaches (quantitative and qualitative) to measure impact, assess audience outcomes, and capture lessons learned to inform future strategic and learning activity. The contract value is capped at PS45,000 (excluding VAT), and the Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme delivery period will run from May 2025 to December 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended if there is a delay to completion of the MDP activity being evaluated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071612-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender.returns@rafmuseum.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5LL
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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