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STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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05 May 2026 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a sub-central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation" project. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, this evaluation consultancy service falls under the industry category for services. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 18th May 2026, the tender submission deadline on 1st June 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 12th June 2026. The contract will commence on 22nd June 2026 and run until 18th May 2027, providing a substantial opportunity with a budget of up to £600,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to deliver evaluation consultancy services, particularly those specializing in socio-economic assessments. The open procedure favours businesses that can effectively demonstrate technical expertise, including social value delivery, as well as competitive commercial pricing. This tender is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering the chance to contribute to high-profile governmental evaluation work, potentially enhancing their credentials and positioning them for future competitive tenders. Businesses meeting the economic and technical criteria outlined in the ITT documentation stand to benefit greatly from participation in this strategically valuable project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is for UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design and deliver an independent interim socio-economic evaluation of the STEP programme. The evaluation shall comprise a Baseline Evaluation, a Process Evaluation and an Interim Impact Evaluation and will be conducted in accordance with UK Government evaluation, appraisal and assurance guidance including the Magenta Book. The evaluation will provide, a robust, proportionate and reproducible evidence base to support: *accountability for public investment, *organisational learning and programme improvement, and *future decision-making including Spending Reviews, development of the STEP Tranche 2b Business Case for DESNZ and the positioning of UKFE as an investible proposition *the future final evaluation of Tranche 2a. The Contract will provide UKFE with an independent, proportionate, and reproducible evaluation framework and evidence base capable of withstanding scrutiny from HMG stakeholders and external investors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040937-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 18 May 2027 6-12 months
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
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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