Award

SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

  • The National Lottery Community Fund

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-038770

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fa65 (view related notices)

Published 9 July 2025, 9:41pm



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.


Contract 1. SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

Supplier

Contract value

  • £299,890 excluding VAT
  • £359,868 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

9 July 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

9 July 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 21 July 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

1 August 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 3 August 2031
  • Possible extension to 3 August 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The extension period is available should additional time be required for the completion of services. The Contract Value will remain the same.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Information about tenders

  • 12 tenders received
  • 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 10 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 11 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Supplier

Learning and Work Institute

  • Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1002775

St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane

Leicester

LE1 5PZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKF21 - Leicester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)


Contracting authority

The National Lottery Community Fund

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW

Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive

Birmingham

B15 1TR

United Kingdom

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham

Organisation type: Public authority - central government