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title: "STEP Ukraine Programme Evaluation & MHCLG Evaluation Services"
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# STEP Ukraine Programme Evaluation & MHCLG Evaluation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d637af1-8ffc-465b-b219-fd4d834c1d48

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has completed the procurement process for the STEP Ukraine Programme Evaluation & MHCLG Evaluation Services. The contract, valued at £18,750,000, was awarded to Alma Economics Limited. This contract encompasses the evaluation of the STEP Ukraine Programme, including its impact on employment and English language literacy among learners. The evaluation process is segmented into two phases, starting in the fiscal year 2024/2025, with potential extensions for additional longitudinal analysis, contingent on securing the necessary data. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights marketplace (RM6126). The contract period spans from 19 August 2024 to 18 August 2026, with services delivered across England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those with a focus on evaluating educational and employment programmes. Companies with experience in conducting detailed evaluations and longitudinal studies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the DLUHC's emphasis on engaging with SMEs. This procurement offers the potential to build a substantial portfolio in public sector evaluations, aiding businesses in expanding their market presence and enhancing their reputational credentials within the industry.

## Notice

The Supplier will initially deliver an evaluation of the STEP Ukraine Programme. The overall aims of the evaluation are to evaluate how effective the STEP Ukraine programme was in achieving its objectives and the impact of STEP Ukraine on learner's employment and English language literacy. The evaluation will be split into two phases. Phase one will be conducted in the FY 2024/25. This project may be extended to conduct additional longitudinal analysis of employment outcomes, but this is contingent on securing the appropriate data. The Contract includes scope for the Supplier to deliver further evaluation and research beyond the STEP Ukraine Programme evaluation. Any additional requests for further evaluation and research will be discussed and agreed with the Supplier on a case-by-case basis. Additional information: This is a call off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights marketplace (RM6126).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ca553-d6f0-47f0-8faf-86b110be8706 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ca553-d6f0-47f0-8faf-86b110be8706
- 24 Jan 2024 at 16:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be36e12-df7e-4c79-8b70-45b894cc0102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ca553-d6f0-47f0-8faf-86b110be8706
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be36e12-df7e-4c79-8b70-45b894cc0102
  24th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e33f1193-953d-4a57-b618-1714cd8ca667
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb3843a3-22ea-41a1-9a8e-a66153b0b042
  Supplier Feedback Form - Please return as a PDF document to commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6a07e41-e762-476f-a3e9-fa050856b0d4
  Copy of final call-off order form.

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/DLUHC

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