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title: "ID 5998126 - DE - Independent evaluation of the RAISE programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e0"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# ID 5998126 - DE - Independent evaluation of the RAISE programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e0

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## Summary

The Department of Education, situated in Bangor, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the independent evaluation of the RAISE programme. This project, categorised under research and development consultancy services, falls within the services industry. The contract, following an open procurement method, was awarded on 3 March 2026, and is set to run until 2 March 2028, with an option for renewal up to 2030. The contractor chosen for this task was the National Children's Bureau, a small to medium enterprise based in Belfast. The tender process was managed by Construction and Procurement Delivery, ensuring compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development, survey, social research, and project management. The open procurement procedure favours businesses such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios within public sector contracts. With a gross contract value of £478,992, firms capable of delivering high-quality evaluative services stand to benefit considerably from participation in similar tenders in Northern Ireland. The opportunity allows for a sustained engagement over a potential four-year period, fostering growth and development in the consultancy sector.

## Notice

The Department of Education (the Buyer) required a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the RAISE programme. The Supplier must provide ongoing evidence and assessment to assist the Programme Board and Locality Reference Groups in refining the programme throughout its delivery/the delivery of their Strategic Area Plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for a further two periods of up to one year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019166-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £399,160 |
| Contracts value | £399,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Additional buyers | CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY; DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT19 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU |

## 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
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019166-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013221-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019166-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013221-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/contact
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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