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title: "Contract awarded for an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to assess the NDC Support Programme"
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# Contract awarded for an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to assess the NDC Support Programme

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c9fd32-e960-471b-9a42-5be4d66003be

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned an independent evaluation and learning partner for the NDC Support Programme. The work covers research services to assess the programme, generate learning and support evaluation of its effectiveness. Delivery may take place in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. It is a services procurement, relevant to organisations providing independent programme evaluation, research, learning and evidence-based assessment, particularly in climate, energy, development or nationally determined contribution support. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. DESNZ used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was evaluated through the process leading to the award, with the requirement classified as research services. NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract on 19 August 2026 for £853,083 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 19 August 2026 to 31 March 2029. The tender submission deadline was 15 June 2026 at 23:00 UK time. This is a single service requirement rather than a procurement divided into separately described lots. The contract award is active.

For competitors, this award demonstrates demand from DESNZ for independent evaluation and learning support connected with climate and energy programmes and international NDC assistance. A credible future supplier would need to provide rigorous research and evaluation, develop practical learning from programme evidence, and operate independently while working across UK and international settings. Organisations with experience assessing complex public or development programmes, synthesising evidence for government decision-makers and turning findings into usable recommendations would be well placed. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so a smaller specialist consultancy or mission-led organisation could compete, either independently or through a partnership that combines evaluation, research and international delivery capability.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £853,083 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £853,083 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d
- 19 Aug 2026 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d
  19th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acd39cf8-4beb-4066-ac20-b5904081b754
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a8f52e6-057a-4fc4-8f96-fd022272b3b0
  Redacted contract

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