Scope
Reference
ID 5998126
Description
The Department of Education (the Buyer) requires 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.
Contract 1. ID 5998126 - DE - Independent evaluation of the RAISE programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £399,160 excluding VAT
- £478,992 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 2 March 2028
- Possible extension to 2 March 2030
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further two periods of up to one year each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
National Children's Bureau
- Companies House: 00952717
The NICVA Building, 61 Duncairn Gardens
Belfast
BT15 2GB
United Kingdom
Email: businesshub@ncb.org.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5998126 - DE - Independent evaluation of the RAISE programme
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYH-9512-JWZZ
Rathgael House, Balloo Road, Rathgill
Bangor
BT19 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Construction and Procurement Delivery
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast