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title: "Skills growth evaluation call off"
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# Skills growth evaluation call off

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-778fce26-7b1d-4ce5-a25d-31a24ed5f92d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is looking for a supplier to manage the "Skills growth evaluation call off", which involves developing an evaluation and monitoring programme for DSIT-funded initiatives within the UK's cyber sector. This procurement, classified under "Computer-related professional services", has reached its award stage. Located in London, England, this competitive process employed a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7th July 2025, with the contract period running from 19th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £700,000, was granted to Ipsos Market Research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in programme evaluation and monitoring. Well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract aims to support growth within the cyber workforce and sector, fostering innovation and technological advancement in the field. Engaging in this project allows businesses to form strategic partnerships and broaden their portfolio in a rapidly evolving industry space. The successful completion of this contract by Ipsos Market Research underscores their capability in delivering high-quality evaluation services.

## Notice

develop and deliver an overarching evaluation and monitoring programme for all DSIT funded activities to support the growth of the cyber sector and cyber workforce in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79dc32-a67f-4d6a-9506-86c3db3c86ac |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1W 1YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | St Katharine's & Wapping |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79dc32-a67f-4d6a-9506-86c3db3c86ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a79dc32-a67f-4d6a-9506-86c3db3c86ac
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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