--- title: "ITT_129557 - Evaluation of the National Timing Centre R&D Programme (2019-25)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2025-03-19" --- # ITT_129557 - Evaluation of the National Timing Centre R&D Programme (2019-25) Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c5bd796-b8a0-4d72-837e-ae75ff59c2ba.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to commission a comprehensive end-of-programme evaluation for the National Timing Centre R&D Programme (2019-25). This open procurement process, with a budget ranging from £100,000 to £130,000, focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services. Bidders are invited to submit their tenders by 31st March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 28th April 2025 to 22nd December 2025. The evaluation aims to substantiate the programme's impacts, highlight successes and shortcomings, and provide data for future government spending reviews. The contracting authority is based in Teddington, England, and the delivery of services is expected to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, data analysis, and consultancy services to collaborate on a high-profile government project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement method supports their participation. This contract offers valuable exposure and the potential for future work in related government programmes. It is well-suited for businesses with expertise in synthesising evidence, conducting comprehensive reviews, and providing actionable insights that can influence policy and funding decisions. ## Notice Following the completion of the NTC R&D Programme end of March 2025, we want to commission a comprehensive end-of-programme evaluation. The purpose of this evaluation will be: 1) to collate and generate high-quality evidence to substantiate the programme's impacts, i.e., understanding and quantifying the impact (economic and non-economic) that the programme has generated and/or will generate in the future. This will entail synthesis and review of existing evidence, as well as execution of new analyses to fill the remaining gaps; 2) to provide a clear picture of successes, shortcomings, and potential learnings and areas of growth that would inform subsequent programme(s); and 3) to aid evidence submission to future government spending reviews and other requests by DSIT. To express interest in this tender please follow this URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for: ITT_129557 - Evaluation of the National Timing Centre R&D Programme (2019-25). Please note you must register (or be registered) on the portal to access the tender documents. The above URL will take you to the landing page where you can register if not already registered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8716dcb-4da1-4c36-add1-aa51e1250ac3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2025 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8716dcb-4da1-4c36-add1-aa51e1250ac3 - 18 Mar 2025 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8716dcb-4da1-4c36-add1-aa51e1250ac3 - 14 Feb 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8716dcb-4da1-4c36-add1-aa51e1250ac3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8716dcb-4da1-4c36-add1-aa51e1250ac3 19th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.npl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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