Scope
Reference
C0063
Description
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: £300,000). This five-year, £10 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 16 June 2031
- Possible extension to 16 June 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
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 £300,000 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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 April 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Total Weighting: 85% |
Quality |
| Commercial | 15% |
Price |
Weighting description
A detailed description of the award criteria appears in the tender documentation. This includes details for: PSQ, Technical, and commercial award criteria.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The National Lottery Community Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW
Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Telephone: +44 3454102030
Email: Procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Website: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government