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title: "SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa65"
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# SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa65

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Steps Wales: Green Careers Programme Evaluation" was initiated by The National Lottery Community Fund, a public authority body in the UK. The contract, valued at £300,000, focuses on the evaluation of a £10 million programme running from 2025 to 2031, aimed at supporting young people in Wales into green careers, particularly those with disabilities and from ethnically minoritised communities. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with the tender title reflecting its core aim of supporting the green transition. The National Learning and Work Institute was awarded the contract, classified under research and development and social research services. The contract was signed on 19 August 2025 and will remain active until 18 August 2031, with a potential extension. The procurement stage has now moved from the award to the active contract stage.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in research, evaluation, and consultancy services, especially those experienced in social and economic research. By engaging in this programme, businesses can leverage their expertise to influence policy and practice concerning youth employment and diversity within the green sector. SMEs, particularly those classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), who can offer innovative and evidence-based solutions, are well-positioned to compete and thrive in similar public sector contracts. The open nature of the procurement process ensures that a variety of potential suppliers could contribute and benefit economically through employment expansion and enhanced market presence.

## Notice

The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a supplier to evaluate the Sustainable Steps Wales: Green Careers programme from June 2025 to June 2031 (contract value: PS300,000). This five-year, PS10 million programme (2025-2030) will support young people aged 16-30 in Wales into green careers, with a focus on supporting young people with disabilities and those from ethnically minoritised communities. The supplier will generate evidence to support delivery, inform key audiences, and influence decision-making. The supplier will: 1. Work with projects and the Fund to gather consistent, proportional data and evidence. 2. Conduct yearly monitoring and evaluation to assess programme delivery and impact. 3. Produce Insight Papers to share good practice, policy lessons, and achievements. 4. Actively engage decision-makers and stakeholders on behalf of the Fund, using evidence to influence policy and practice on youth employment and diversity in the green transition.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The term of the Contract is 6 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the discretion of the Fund. The maximum budget for the Contract is PS300,000 GBP including expenses (excluding VAT) for the initial term, and extension of up to 12 months has been included in the contract for completion of services only. No additional budget will be allocated to the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £299,890 |
| Contracts value | £299,890 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE; NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 20:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 16:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018582-2025
- 28 Mar 2025 at 23:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018582-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011894-2025
  28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92521&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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