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title: "Million Hours Fund Phase 3 Evaluation"
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# Million Hours Fund Phase 3 Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb5e303-c524-440a-a953-1c7e61009133

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for phase 3 of the Million Hours Fund Evaluation, a project within the research and development industry category. Located in London, the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage concluded on 17 July 2025, with the contracting phase starting on 11 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2027. The contract, awarded on 21 August 2025, has a value of £416,606.25 and is specifically designed to engage businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality evaluation services.

This tender provides potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive consultancy support. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs as the project's suitability criteria encourage applications from such businesses. Companies that can demonstrate robust capabilities in delivering evaluation services similar to those required by the DCMS for this essential government project would find it advantageous to engage with similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide evaluation services to support the Million Hours Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479805c-32aa-4679-945f-4728893347c2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,606 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479805c-32aa-4679-945f-4728893347c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479805c-32aa-4679-945f-4728893347c2
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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