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title: "Developing detailed Theories of Change for the UK Modern Industrial Strategy Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a00"
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# Developing detailed Theories of Change for the UK Modern Industrial Strategy Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a00

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade in the United Kingdom awarded a contract for the development of detailed Theories of Change for the UK Modern Industrial Strategy Programme. This contract involves supplying research services and conducting a Rapid Evidence Assessment of leading economies' monitoring and evaluation approaches for large industrial programmes. Located in London, the contract period began on 27 March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 May 2026, with the possibility of a one-month extension. The procurement followed a direct method and was completed below the threshold, without competition, directly awarded to London Economics, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement falls under the industry category of research services. The document was published on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those able to develop comprehensive policies and strategies within industrial programmes. The focus on the UK Modern Industrial Strategy Programme provides a platform for contributing to pivotal national initiatives. SMEs in the research sector, especially those capable of rapid assessments and policy development, would find this tender advantageous. The direct procurement method implies the importance of established reputation and proven capabilities, making it ideal for companies like London Economics, which was the successful supplier, to expand their portfolio and strengthen ties with central government buyers.

## Notice

For the supply of the development of detailed Theories of Change for the UK Modern Industrial Strategy programme and carrying out a Rapid Evidence Assessment of leading economies approach to M&E for large industrial programmes to The Department for Business and Trade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030000-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030000-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://londoneconomics.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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